Quality Assurance Assistant - Histology

The Mayo Clinic Histology Laboratory handles a variety of specimens including surgical, autopsy, and research material. The function of this dynamic team is to assist the Pathologist in the diagnosis of the patient through the preparation of tissue slides. If you would find contributing to the accurate diagnosis of the patient and the expansion of scientific knowledge rewarding, please consider joining this team in the Quality Assurance Assistant role.

As a Quality Assurance Assistant working within Histology, you will support the following operational and management activities:

• Regulatory compliance
• Licensure and accreditation
• Inspections and auditing
• Sample management
• Quality and operational metrics
• Event management
• Document and records management
• Education and training programs
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer service 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion

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

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

To be considered for this position you must meet one of the following:

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years relevant experience
• Associate degree

Additional Qualifications

• Experience within the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory quality, or administrative assistant role preferred. 
• You must have a strong background in basic computer programs utilized in DLMP, such as Microsoft Office. 
• This role will require you to be self-motivated, dependable, and have the ability to work independently and multi-task to meet deadlines. 
• Additional skills necessary to work with and include problem-solving, human relations, communication, organizational skills are needed to interact with various levels of personnel.

Application Requirements

*All must be included for your application to be considered: 

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.  
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals. 

**DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor. 

***Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor. 

*International transcript:

• MUST have a DETAILED 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

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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.