Laboratory Undergraduate Work Study - UMR Students Only

Work study student employees are representatives of Mayo Clinic, working cooperatively with all Mayo Clinic staff, external clients, students, and advisors. Is responsible to and receives direction from assigned department supervisor. Work study employment provides students that have interest in a healthcare career and view Mayo Clinic as an employer of choice an opportunity to explore our culture, gain field experience and pursue their career goals. 

Within the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP), the work study student is responsible for biological (e.g. blood, urine) specimen receipt, identification verification, processing, and storage. Other responsibilities include various clerical tasks, maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, and cleaning. Opportunities for career development will also be made available to all work study students. 

Work study employees are responsible for indicating changes in financial aid award to their assigned supervisor, as well as the work study office. The work study employee schedule will be arranged collaboratively between the work study employee and assigned department supervisor and in compliance with the financial aid award amount and minimum hours per week (10 hours) requirements.

Work locations may be at the Hilton Building located in downtown Rochester, or at the Superior Drive Support Center located in NW Rochester. Students will need transportation to the work site.

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch brief videos of Mayo Clinic staff discussing their life-changing careers within the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP).  

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**

This opportunity is open to applicants who meet all the following qualifications. 

• Graduated from high school or obtained a GED
• Currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota - Rochester (UMR)
• Granted a minimum financial work study award of $2,700 for an academic year.

*If you are selected for this position, you will be required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Additional Qualifications

To be a successful work study student you must possess the following skills: 

• Ability to be attentive to details and to adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents and infectious agents
• Computer or keyboarding experience 
• Good human relations skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Your completed application must include:

• Cover Letter 
• Resume
• Work Study Referral Form. You may request this form from the UMR Employment Office. 
• Your UMR Student ID#*
• Your UMR Email Address*
• Your Work Study Award Amount*

*You will be asked for this information before submitting your application. 

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 – 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.