Laboratory Support Technician - DASH Unit

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI); Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the DASH Unit in Lansing. The role supports specimen receiving, accessioning, and data entry, with routine prep and shipping of samples to labs, under defined guidelines and supervision.

The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a public health laboratory setting, with a schedule Tue-Fri and weekend shifts as listed. Moderate lifting and data handling are required.

Qualifications

• Education typically requires a high school diploma.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience; clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve incoming clinical specimens from mail room or pickup points.
• Sort specimens by laboratory destination and test type.
• Enter specimen data into archival databases.
• Maintain cleanliness of the specimen sorting and accessioning area.
• Prepare and ship specimens to the appropriate laboratory following procedures.

Skills

Standing for long periods

Lift heavy boxes

Data entry

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the DASH Unit in Lansing. The role supports specimen receiving, accessioning, and data entry, with routine prep and shipping of samples to labs, under defined guidelines and supervision.

The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a public health laboratory setting, with a schedule Tue-Fri and weekend shifts as listed. Moderate lifting and data handling are required.