Autopsy Technologist

As an Autopsy Technologist at Mayo Clinic, you will be responsible for assisting forensic pathologists and sub-specialty pathologists during autopsy procedures including the pre- and post- autopsy activities and research projects. You will be guiding and instructing residents on autopsy procedures and participate in innovative projects in technology and research. Additional day to day activities include:

• Preparing specimens
• Cleaning museum boxes and providing archival and retrieval of these for Mayo Medical instructors
• Providing on-call coverage for weekend and holiday autopsy examinations
• Actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives

*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.

Bachelor's degree in mortuary science, medical technology, chemistry, or biological science, is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Well-developed knowledge of medical terminology, medical practices and human anatomy is required.
• A degree in mortuary science is preferred.
• Additional science training such as experience working with dissection or sectioning of tissue is desirable.

Application Requirements

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

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• 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