Chemical/Container Preparation Assistant - SEOP

The Summer Employment Opportunity Program (SEOP) provides temporary summer employment opportunities to children, step-children and spouses of Mayo Clinic employees enrolled in a college degree granting program of study and is intended to help supervisors accommodate employee vacation requests when seasonal work volumes are high. 

Responsibilities

As a Chemical/Container Preparation Assistant you will enjoy working with a collaborative, high-energy, quality focused team. As a member of the Preparation & Processing Team you will support the clinical and development laboratories by:

• Preparing reagents
• Performing quality checks of laboratory water and containers
• Performing pipette validation
• Prioritizing, scheduling, and delivery of containers
• Washing and sterilizing laboratory glassware and equipment that are contaminated with biological waste
• Picking-up and returning of processed items to laboratories using carts to move glassware throughout the building and to other locations on campus
• Decontaminating biological waste for the department
• Good walking shoes required

    Extensive, on-the-job training will be provided to you. 

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

• Associate degree OR High School Diploma/GED AND two years of work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant work experience.

•   Must be a child, step-child, or spouse of a current Mayo Clinic employee.
•   Must be currently enrolled in a degree granting program.
•   Must be returning to college in the fall.
•   Must be able to work a minimum of 10 weeks. 
•   Must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program

SEOP employees should not expect vacation/days-off to be approved during their commitment.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
 Application Requirements

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Business Administration is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with a team for problem resolution.
• Ability to maintain a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Flexibility
• Comfortable working with chemical and biohazardous materials.

 

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.