Summer Lab Science Program(SLSP) - Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Job ID 394664 Date posted 11/09/2026- Rochester, Minnesota
- Full Time
- Laboratory Medicine & Pathology
- Remote: No
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Responsibilities
**Unofficial electronic transcripts, resume, one reference letter, and cover letter are required before you apply to this position, or your application cannot be considered**
The Summer Laboratory Science Program at Mayo Clinic offers chemistry, biological science, medical laboratory science (MLS/CLS) majors the opportunity to explore career options and gain experience in the clinical laboratory environment. Clinical laboratory work is different from research work in that a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, and health may be directly dependent upon the laboratory testing results. Our scientists are part of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to patients’ health. In the laboratory, our scientists work with blood, tissue, and body fluid specimens. They perform tests from the simple to the complex, using manual methods and state-of-the-art instruments, and are responsible for the accuracy of the results they generate.
As a Summer Laboratory Science Program participant, you will work in one of our clinical testing laboratories specializing in the areas of biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, genetics, transfusion medicine, anatomic pathology, or hematopathology. You may assist our laboratory personnel in aliquoting, preparing, extracting, and centrifuging biological specimens collected from patients, various clerical tasks, and other laboratory duties that include maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, cleaning, or special projects. This is a 10-week paid work experience and does not qualify as an internship.
Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Garrett discussing his experience in the Summer Lab Science Program at Mayo Clinic.
The locations for this position in Minnesota: Austin, Mankato, Red Wing, and Rochester.
The locations for this position in Wisconsin: Eau Claire and La Crosse.
This 10-week program runs June - August 2027. Exact dates will be determined and shared with candidates at the time of offer. Housing is not provided. You will be making your own temporary housing arrangements in the community. Further details will be provided.
For more information, email rstdlmpplacecoor@mayo.edu.
*Mayo Clinic is not currently sponsoring visas for this position and if you are on a temporary non-immigrant visa, such as F-1, J-1, H-1b, or TN we will not be able to transfer or sponsor you for this position.*
Qualifications
**Unofficial electronic transcripts, resume, one reference letter, and cover letter are required before you apply to this position, or your application cannot be considered**
Requirements for Application:
- Completion of at least 90 semester hours (or equivalent) toward a bachelor's degree in a Chemistry or Biological Science, or Medical Laboratory Science degree
- Expected graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Required Application Materials
- Must be uploaded at the time of application submission
- Application deadline is January 28, 2027
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts – If you have attended multiple institutions, include transcripts from all undergraduate coursework, with the degree that you are seeking listed.
Reference Letter – One letter of recommendation from a college professor is required. The letter should address:
Academic strengths and areas for growth
Comparison to other laboratory students
Organizational and laboratory skills
Integrity and attendance
Communication and flexibility
Attitude toward learning new skills
*Please upload your reference letter with your application or email it to RSTDLMPPLACECOOR@mayo.edu by January 28, 2027.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
This position has a predetermined rate of $18.34 per hour.
Benefits Eligible
No
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Days; work weeks vary.
Weekend Schedule
No weekends.
International Assignment
No
Site Description
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". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify 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
Rhonda Wilson
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