Responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing new test/equipment, methodologies, or products for the laboratory under the intellectual and scientific guidance of laboratory directors and staff consultants. Responsible for: 1) Improvement of existing methods or implementation of new technology of proven validity; 2) Maintain complete and accurate documentation of data generated and work performed; 3) Organizing new method validation data, preparing data for publication and peer review, and participating in formal presentations within the institution; 4) Aiding in the investigation, installation, evaluation, and purchase of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, reagent systems, and other specialty items and 5) Participates in the training of laboratory staff, residents, and students in principles of methods and application within the laboratory as needed.
**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Medical Technology, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience.
Additional Qualifications:
Excellent leadership, organizational, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills. Self-motivation and attention to detail. Ability to reproduce a reference method using available procedures without supervision. Demonstrated analytical and scientific competency with development and/or validation of lab techniques or procedures. Proficiency in software for word processing, database management, statistical analysis, and presentations. (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Maintains a record of scientific presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
License or Certifications:
Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty, and prevailing regulatory requirements.
