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Clinical Lab Scientist - Immunohematology Ref Lab

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MNFull-time$32.43–48.66/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$32.43–48.66/hr
Location
Rochester, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

HEW Certificate Or Specified Degree

Job overview

The Clinical Lab Scientist performs analyses on biological specimens, including blood and urine, to support diagnosis and treatment, and participates in operational activities that maintain and optimize testing capabilities. The role works under direction from laboratory leadership and cooperates with administration, physicians, allied health staff, patients, and residents. This full-time position is on an evening shift, with training on day shift and periodic on-call weekend coverage.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Blood BankingWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationWork PrioritizationTime ManagementAdaptability

Qualifications

Baccalaureate in MT, MLS, CLS or EquivalentBachelor's in Chemistry or Human Biological Science Plus MLS, CLS or MT CertificateBachelor's Plus MLS ASCP CertificationHEW Certificate or Specified DegreeSBB CertificationBlood Bank ExperienceTwo Years in Position Before Transfer

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

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.

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

Receive direction from Lab Manager, Regional Director and the Laboratory Medical Director. Work cooperatively with Administration, Physicians, Allied Health Staff, patients and residents.

Non-Exempt position. Performs analyses on biological specimens, e.g. blood and urine, to aid health care providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic

This position is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree in one of the following:

  • Medical Technology (MT)

  • Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)

  • Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)

Or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or human biological science plus Certificate in Medical laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required.

Or Bachelor’s degree plus (MLS) ASCP Certification is required.

An HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) or Blood Bank experience preferred.

Possess good written and oral communications skills, the ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes and projects.

ALL MUST be included for your application to be considered:

  • CV/Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)

  • Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals

For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application:

  • MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation

The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.

  • MUST show US equivalent degree

  • Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$32.43 - $48.66 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Evening shift - 8-hour shift (2pm-10:30pm) with option for 10 hour shifts after training period. 10 hour shift hours (12pm-10:30pm) but may vary depending on staffing needs and employee availability.

On-call Saturday overnight 1 in 11 weekends.

Training on Day Shift (8-hour days) for 3-6 months

Weekend Schedule

1 of 4 weekends

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

Jenny Lane

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 534 open Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$32.43–48.66/hr
  • US median$40–54/hr223 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $40.55/hr, is 15% below the US median midpoint ($48/hr) — in the middle half of Clinical Laboratory Scientist hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 534 open Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Clinical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (266 postings).
Education
279 of the 534 open Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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