Lead Lab Assistant - Specimen Operations

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

Responsible for assisting and working cooperatively with the management team in managing the duties and activities of the work unit. Responsible for facilitating the workflow by performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include inventory, filing, stocking and rotating inventory. Involved in training and continuing education of staff. Requires a mature individual who is able to maintain confidentiality of employee concerns and issues. Performs pre-analytic specimen processing, operates a variety of laboratory and office equipment, enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system and may respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information. Is responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues. Integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. May perform complex reagent preparation, manage work unit supply inventory and operate automated systems. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

Associate's degree OR High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.
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.
DLMP/MCS employees that have been in their current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach an early release approval from their supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a health or science field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting and working cooperatively with the management team in managing the duties and activities of the work unit.
Facilitating the workflow by performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include inventory, filing, stocking and rotating inventory.
Involved in training and continuing education of staff.
Maintaining confidentiality of employee concerns and issues.
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 and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues.
Providing support in patient testing.
Performing complex reagent preparation
Managing work unit supply inventory
Operating automated systems.