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Assistant Supervisor - Animal Care Facilities - (Rochester, Minnesota, United States)

Job Created on 02 Jun 2026 Mayo Clinic

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

Is responsible to and receives primary direction from the animal facility supervisor. Is also responsible to and works collaboratively with veterinary technologists, facility manager, veterinary consultants and the research administrator.
Approximately 50% of job responsibility is to provide quality care to all animals utilized in research including animal husbandry activities such as feeding, watering, sanitation, observation, room cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
Approximately 50% of job responsibility is to assists the facility supervisor with the training and development of the animal care technicians to ensure they are providing quality animal care for all research animals. Assists with facility orientations, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, SOP development, inventory and ordering, data entry, etc.  Communicates with principal investigators and lab staff to answer questions, trouble shoot problems, etc. 
Performs additional job-related functions as detailed by the staff veterinarians or facility supervisor.



Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree preferred. Two years experience working in a lab animal care position required, or equivalent experience in a non-laboratory environment (using the following equation: 0.5 years in a non-laboratory environment = 1 month of lab animal experience). 

Demonstration of successful leadership and management traits in a business or organizational setting. Must be able to work well with others and follow directions. 

Licensure/Certification Required: AALAS certification at the assistant laboratory animal technician (ALAT) level is required. 

 

Additional AALAS certification at the laboratory animal technician (LAT) level is required within 12 months of hire.



Exemption Status

Nonexempt



Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $24.55 - 35.65/ hour



Benefits Eligible

Yes



Schedule

Full Time



Hours/Pay Period

80



Schedule Details

M - F 8hrs/ day



Weekend Schedule

on call rotation to be discussed at interview



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

Jill Squier

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