Anatomy Laboratory Technician

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Organizational Relationships:
Reports to and receives direction from appropriate campus leadership (Center for Procedural Innovation Coordinator, Operations Administrator, Operations Manager or other as assigned). Works collaboratively with physicians, scientists, allied health staff, simulation center staff, research staff, course directors and external visitors.

Position Overview (Major Functions and Non-Essential Functions):
The Laboratory Technician utilizes their surgical and procedural knowledge and expertise to provide expert professional services, including provision of required equipment and instrumentation, to support the needs of all Mayo and external educators, innovators and researchers. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting the educational, clinical and research activities of the assigned laboratory, including preparing the environment, care and operation of equipment, instrument set‑up, cleaning and sterilization, monitoring inventory of supplies and re‑setting following an activity.

The Laboratory Technician will handle cadaveric tissue, communicate policies, procedures, and expectations, assist with data collection/management, dispose of hazardous waste according to policy/protocol, and assist with surgical procedures and support activities as assigned.

In laboratories where animal tissue is utilized, the Laboratory Technician will handle such tissue. In laboratories with a donor program, the Laboratory Technician will provide general laboratory support including embalming, portioning and tissue management. In laboratories that work closely with simulation centers, the Laboratory Technician will be cross‑trained to support simulation activities including the preparation and operation of simulation equipment.

Activities may occur and require support outside of the regular working day, most commonly evenings and weekends.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F‑1 STEM OPT extension program.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required (Minimum Job Requirements, Education Requirements, Experience):
High School Diploma / GED and five (5) years of surgical or procedural experience working within a hospital, clinical, or pathology setting, OR Associate degree in life science or healthcare related field and three (3) years of surgical or procedural experience working within a hospital, clinical, or pathology setting; OR, bachelor’s degree in a life science or healthcare related field and one (1) year of surgical or procedural experience working within a hospital, clinical, or pathology setting.

Relevant experience may include work in the operating room, critical care or emergency medicine, bio skills or anatomy labs, willed body donation programs, medical examiner’s offices, veterinary clinics, or other settings involving hands‑on procedural work. Demonstrated proficiency of surgical or procedural techniques, instrumentation, and specimen handling, required as well as proficiency in problem‑solving, organization and self‑direction.

Additional Experience and/or Qualifications (Has Achieved Competency in the Following Areas, Job Knowledge and Additional Considerations):
Must have the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision. Ability to be flexible and adapt to unpredictable situations. Flexibility in work…