**Unofficial electronic transcripts, resume, one reference letter, and cover letter are required before you apply to this position, or your application cannot be considered**

The Summer Laboratory Science Program at Mayo Clinic offers chemistry, biological science, and medical laboratory science (MLS/CLS) majors the opportunity to explore career options and gain experience in the clinical laboratory environment. Clinical laboratory work is different from research work in that a patient’s diagnosis, treatment, and health may be directly dependent upon the laboratory testing results. Our scientists are part of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to patients’ health. In the laboratory, our scientists work with blood, tissue, and body fluid specimens. They perform tests from the simple to the complex, using manual methods and state-of-the-art instruments, and are responsible for the accuracy of the results they generate.  

As a Summer Laboratory Science Program participant, you will work in one of our clinical testing laboratories specializing in the areas of biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, genetics, transfusion medicine, anatomic pathology, or hematopathology. You may assist our laboratory personnel in aliquoting, preparing, and centrifuging biological specimens collected from patients, various clerical tasks, and other laboratory duties that include maintaining supply inventory, filing, stocking, cleaning, or special projects. This is a 10-week paid work experience and does not qualify as an internship. 

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Garrett discussing his experience in the Summer Lab Science Program at Mayo Clinic.  

The locations for this position in Minnesota: Austin, Mankato, Red Wing, and Rochester.  

The locations for this position in Wisconsin: Eau Claire and La Crosse. 

This 10-week program runs June - August 2026. Exact dates will be determined and shared with candidates at the time of offer. Housing is not provided. You will be making your own temporary housing arrangements in the community. Further details will be provided.  

For more information, email rstdlmpplacecoor@mayo.edu.  

*Mayo Clinic is not currently sponsoring visas for this position and if you are on a temporary non-immigrant visa, such as F-1, J-1, H-1b, or TN we will not be able to transfer or sponsor you for this position*

**Unofficial electronic transcripts, resume, one reference letter, and cover letter are required before you apply to this position, or your application cannot be considered**

Requirements for Application:

• Completion of at least 90 semester hours (or equivalent) toward a bachelor's degree in a Chemistry or Biological Science, or Medical Laboratory Science degree
• Expected graduation date of Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

*Candidates placed in Austin, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Mankato, or Red Wing MUST be seeking a degree in Clinical Lab Science or Medical Lab Science. 

Required Application Materials

• Must be uploaded at the time of application submission
• Application deadline is January 31, 2026

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter 
3. Unofficial Transcripts – If you have attended multiple institutions, include transcripts from all undergraduate coursework, with the degree that you are seeking listed.
4. Reference Letter – One letter of recommendation from a college professor is required. The letter should address:
   • Academic strengths and areas for growth
     • Comparison to other laboratory students
     • Organizational and laboratory skills
     • Integrity and attendance
     • Communication and flexibility
     • Attitude toward learning new skills

*Upload reference letter with your application no later than January 31, 2026

*Appraisals – Internal applicants must attach their 3 most recent performance appraisals to their application.

*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.