Education Specialist I - Southaven, Mississippi

Education Specialist I - Southaven, Mississippi

Job ID 392312 Date posted 09/29/2026

• Southaven, Mississippi
• Full Time
• Mayo Clinic Laboratories
• Remote: No

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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.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

This position will be located 100% on-site in Southaven, Mississippi

Participates in the identification and planning of work unit education. Assists in the development of educational programs for medical trainees (pathologists, residents, fellows, post docs, etc.) as directed by laboratory leadership and Residency and Fellowship Program Directors. Develops, implements and maintains the clinical laboratory education programs for students and interns rotating in the laboratory in compliance with the affiliate program requirements and in collaboration with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and laboratory/Division/Department leadership. Develops, implements and maintains new employee training and education programs in collaboration with laboratory and division leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. Supports the clinical education faculty with formal education programs within the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) as assigned. Teaches, trains and mentors'' student and employees., Develops, implements and maintains competency program.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer a visa for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1 STEM OPT extension program.

This position is a limited-tenure role intended to support the formation, launch, and stabilization of a new company and laboratory. As the organization matures, the role is expected to transition to a permanent infrastructure position within a separate company operating independently from Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

Qualifications

Bachelor''s degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, biological science from an accredited institution,

or bachelor''s degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in MLS.

Two years of relevant laboratory experience required.

Additional Requirements:

A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.

Prior experience in teaching, training and mentoring students and employees is preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal), strong organizational skills and self-initiative; patience and the ability to effectively coach and mentor others.

Experience with data collection, organization, analysis, and delivery of information.

Able to work as a team member including taking direction from others.

Able to work independently.

Able to manage projects or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.

Application Requirements

• CV/Resume
• UNOFFICAL, OR OFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
• 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

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $71,510- $107,390 /annually

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Variable schedule, flexibility based on business needs. This position will be located 100% on-site in Southaven, Mississippi

Weekend Schedule

Variable schedule, flexibility based on 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.

Equal Opportunity

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

Jenny Stephens

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