Job Title: Tissue Registry Clerk
Location: Rochester, MN (Onsite)
Pay: Up to $29.41/hr W2
Start Date: ASAP
Contract End Date: December 31, 2026
Interview: Onsite interview and facility tour (45-60 minutes), conducted Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM after application review.
Project Overview:
Mayo Clinic is seeking a Tissue Registry Clerk to support pathology operations by maintaining and organizing archived tissue specimens, glass slides, and paraffin blocks. This onsite role involves filing, retrieval, inventory support, shipment receiving, documentation, and working with computer systems while following strict safety procedures for handling biological specimens, hazardous chemicals, and infectious materials.
Duties:
- File, retrieve, organize, and archive tissue specimens, glass slides, and paraffin blocks.
- Pull, count, document, and refile pathology slides following digital scanning.
- Maintain spreadsheets and accurately update documentation.
- Receive shipments, stock supplies, maintain inventory, and support department organization.
- Handle tissue specimens, organs, and amputations for archival purposes.
- Follow safety protocols for hazardous chemicals and infectious agents.
- Utilize computer systems for daily documentation and record management.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Medical terminology, science background, or 1-2 years of medical experience preferred.
- Experience with computers, data entry, and standard office equipment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers.
- Organized, able to prioritize work, communicate effectively, and work independently or within a team.
Pay: $29.41 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work in a contract position (not a permanent/full-time role)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, MN 55901 (Required)
Work Location: In person
