The Renal Biopsy Laboratory is one of the top two renal biopsy consultation providers in the U.S. and is an essential component of Mayo Clinic’s kidney transplant program and nephrology practices. The laboratory analyzes over 6,500 biopsies/cases per year and performs a variety of techniques, specialty stains, and ancillary services that yields to providing the highest quality, accuracy, and timeliness in the delivery of patient results. The laboratory works collaboratively across various areas within and outside Anatomic Pathology, including Mayo Clinic Laboratories/clients, and the Microscopy and Cell Analysis Core Laboratory.

While making a large impact, the Renal Biopsy Laboratory is a smaller department with a strong sense of teamwork. If you have an inquisitive nature, please consider joining the team in a Histology Technician or Histotechnologist role!

Visit the  Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dane discussing a life-changing career in Histology at Mayo Clinic. 

Histology Technician:

Performs a variety of technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations. These technical procedures may include accessioning specimens, specimen processing and microtomy techniques, paraffin, frozen, and plastic. Technical staining procedures include routine Hematoxylin and Eosin, special stains, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemical staining, and in situ hybridization. Participates in on-call rotations, including weekends as needed.

Histotechnologist:

Prepares specimens and performs testing procedures on pathology specimens that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparations for diagnostic and/or prognostic analysis by the pathologist. Applies technical theory to provide overall operational support necessary to maintain and optimize testing activities. 

**These positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**

*Individuals hired to these positions are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.

Histology Technician (HT): 

• Associate degree required.
• Coursework including 24 semester hours of the following: 
  • at least 12 credit hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology,
  • 6 credit hours in chemistry, 
  • 6 credit hours in biology
• Histology Technician (HT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Histotechnologist (HTL):

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Additional Qualifications

• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited program preferred. 
• Graduates of the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Histology Technician Program will receive preference.
• Ability to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holidays, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
• Histotechnologist (HTL or HTLi) certified through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required at start date. Employees obtaining certification(s) after January 1, 2004, will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.

Application Requirements

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

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or 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)  OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)