Research Technologist - Biobank

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Benefits Highlights

• 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.

Responsibilities

The Hematology Research Biobank is seeking a Research Technologist to join our team. Our group is responsible for processing blood and bone marrow specimens for multiple clinical trials and general biobanking protocols, and is expanding into extraction services. The preferred candidate will have strong attention to detail and be able to work in a sometimes fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Processes mainly blood and bone marrow samples from generous study participants in a sterile environment according to established Standard Operating Procedures
• Properly prepares derivatives for immediate distribution and appropriate long term storage
• Meticulously collects and enters data for each submission into tracking database
• Communicates consistently with the team to assess the changing priorities as samples arrive for processing
• May pull samples from long term storage upon the request of Investigators
• May perform some assignments independently based on the needs of the lab

Qualifications

Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, other relevant science, or an associates degree with 6 years of relevant laboratory experience. Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety. Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting. Experience with basic data analysis is required. This position requires demonstrated writing skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• An understanding of basic lab techniques, equipment, and safety

• The ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting

• The preferred candidate would have experience with sterile techniques, although we are willing to train

• Excellent communication skills

• Data entry

• Be able to lift 30 pounds

• Frequent standing

• RLIMS experience helpful (Research Laboratory Information Management System)

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $27.99 - 41.98/ hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

The candidate must be available for rotating shifts of 7:00 am-4:00 pm or 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Weekend Schedule

Rarely, as needed.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Jill Squier