The Anatomic Pathology Core Lab is looking for a Lab Processing Assistant to join their team. The Histology Laboratory processes over 400,000 paraffin-embedded blocks and 1,500,00 slides per year. Specimens handled in this laboratory include surgical, autopsy, and research material. The laboratory takes pride in contributing to the accurate diagnosis of the patient and the expansion of scientific knowledge through the services it offers both pathologists, and research investigators. 

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Lina discussing her role as a Lab Processing Assistant at Mayo Clinic. 

As an LPA you will be an integral part of the laboratory team, and your responsibilities will include:

• Actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives Performing pre-analytic specimen processing
• Operating a variety of laboratory and office equipment
• Entering information and test orders into the laboratory computer system
• Responding to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information
• Ensuring correct patient identification on specimens
• Documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues
• Potentially performing complex reagent preparation 
• Managing work unit supply inventory
• Operations automated systems
• Providing training to others

 *Individuals hired to this position will be required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.* 

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. **

An associate degree or a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.  

Additional Qualifications

• Associate degree in a health or science field preferred. 
• Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding, telephone operations and other office equipment desired. 
• Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to prevent mislabeling. 
• Must be organized, able to prioritize and work in a fast paced environment. 
• Must possess good human relations skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. 
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. 
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off-shifts, holiday, and weekend work assignments.  
• Requires the ability to be attentive to details and to adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents and infectious agents.

Application Requirements

*All must be included for your application to be considered: 

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.  
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals. 

**DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor. 

***Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor. 

*International transcript:

• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree.
• Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org