Research Assistant - KER Unit (Supplemental Hours)
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Job overview
Mayo Clinic is hiring a Research Assistant - KER Unit (Supplemental Hours). The Research Assistant in the KER Unit performs various support functions in a research laboratory, ensuring proper procedures to avoid infection or contamination. This role involves maintaining and cleaning equipment and facilities, restocking supplies, and managing a computer database. The assistant works under direct supervision, requiring attention to detail, multitasking ability, and flexibility to adjust to changing work volumes.
Key focus areas include Perform various support functions in research laboratory using proper procedures, Maintain and clean equipment and the facility, and Maintain and restock supplies.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED, Coursework in Mathematics and Sciences, and Manual Dexterity. Important skills include Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Ability To Multi-Task, Manual Dexterity, Accurate Typing, and Communication Skills.
Skills & qualifications
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Qualifications
Full job description
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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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.
Responsibilities
Performs various support functions in research laboratory using proper procedures to avoid the risk of laboratory-acquired infection or sample-to-sample contamination. Maintains and cleans equipment and the facility; maintains and restocks supplies; and maintains computer database. Works under direct supervision. Attention to detail is essential while dealing with multiple tasks. Flexibility is important in adjusting to frequent changes in work volume. (011380)
Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED. Coursework in mathematics and relevant sciences. Must have previous work experience that demonstrates organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Requires manual dexterity, accurate typing, and good communication skills. Must be able to prioritize and adjust to changes in work volume. Experience with Excel software is preferred.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$18.43 - $24.75/hr; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits Eligible
No
Schedule
Part Time
Hours/Pay Period
Varied
Schedule Details
Flexible hours/Up to 40 hours a week
Weekend Schedule
N/A
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. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)
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" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) 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
Stephanie Baird
Equal opportunity
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
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