Medical Technologist - Cellular Therapy

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 20, 2023

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 - 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.


Responsibilities

The Cellular Therapy Technologist will independently perform complex, highly specialized, and time-sensitive cell manipulation procedures on irreplaceable Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P's). The technologist is responsible for aseptic handling of HCT/P's during all phases of processing; performance of accurate and error-free calculations; maintenance of accurate and detailed documentation; adherence to specialized cleaning and gowning requirements; and for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards, such as cGMP, cGTP, AABB, and FACT.



Qualifications

Bachelors of Science degree required.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a cellular therapy laboratory setting; or a minimum of four (4) years of experience in clinical hematology or blood bank setting preferred. Bone marrow and/or stem cell processing, blood banking, hematology, cell culture and apheresis preferred.

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

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation preferred. Strong organizational skills and problem solving capabilities. Consistent ability to function under time constraints while multi-tasking in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work closely with others and clearly communicate transitions in work processes. Exceptional mathematical skill, analytical skill, and technical dexterity. Ability to function in a cleanroom environment and sustain prolonged physical exertion.

Requires CV/Resume, unofficial transcript(s), and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.

For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information. The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.

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

License or Certifications:

Certification from AMT or ASCP in Medical Technology, Med Lab Science or a related specialty, preferred.



Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$30.25 - $45.41 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm. On-call rotation and occasional weekend work as needed to support patient care and business needs.

Weekend Schedule

Occasional weekend work as needed to support patient care and business needs.

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.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

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.



Recruiter

Rhonda Wilson

Keywords: Mayo Clinic, Phoenix , Medical Technologist - Cellular Therapy, Healthcare , Phoenix, Arizona