Job Description

Dear job seekers, At Mayo Clinic, we believe in putting the needs of our patients first. We are also dedicated to our employees and their families, by offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide resources to support innovation and end racism. We are currently looking for Histology Technicians/Histotechnologists to join our team in the Histology Laboratory. As a member of this diverse and agile team, you will be responsible for preparing microscope slides for Pathologists to review. We use various techniques and equipment to make abnormalities visible with a microscope. Additionally, you will have opportunities to train students and new employees, foster an inclusive work environment, and partner with team members of different backgrounds and experiences. Histology Technician Responsibilities: - Perform technical procedures to create microscopic slide preparations, such as accessioning specimens, specimen processing, microtomy techniques, and staining procedures. - Participate in on-call rotations, including weekends as needed. Histotechnologist Responsibilities: - Prepare specimens and perform testing procedures on pathology specimens to create microscopic slide preparations for analysis by the pathologist. - Provide overall operational support for testing activities and accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, and on-call work assignments. Minimum pay rate: - Histology Technician: $24.75 per hour. - Histotechnologist: $30.25 per hour. Qualifications: Histology Technician (HT): - Associates Degree required. - Coursework including 12 credit hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology, and an additional 6 credit hours in chemistry and biology. - Histology Technician (HT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). Histotechnologist (HTL): - Bachelor's Degree. - Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). - Applicants needing visa sponsorship must possess CGFNS Visa Screen certification upon application. To apply, make sure to include the following: - CV/Resume - Cover Letter - Transcripts or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees - Early release approval if you have been in your current lab/position for less than 2 years (DLMP employees) or less than 1 year (non-DLMP internal applicants) - Internal candidates must provide past three performance appraisals Please note that a two-year commitment to this position is required. Mayo Clinic is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations for accessing job openings and applying for jobs. To learn more about Mayo Clinic and our different locations, visit our career site. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our recruiter, Josie Gisel. We look forward to welcoming you to our inclusive and diverse team! Sincerely, Mayo Clinic