Specimen Processing & Data Entry Specialist

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Specimen Processing Assistant for a high-volume veterinary laboratory workflow in East Lansing. The role involves evaluating, classifying, and triaging submissions, entering cases into a multi-screen system, and following SOPs in a fast-paced team environment.

The successful candidate will handle and open packages, classify specimens, and enter test requests, while upholding safety and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge from specialized training such as up to one year of college or technical school with relevant coursework in medical sciences.
• Experience with word processing, database and/or spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Data entry into a complex multi-screen program with multiple confirmation steps.
• Sort and open incoming packages; classify specimens and route data correctly.
• Collaborate with lab personnel and delivery services; assist in training student employees.
• Perform miscellaneous duties including courier, cleaning, labeling and mail-room tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Some college / technical school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Windows basics

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking a Specimen Processing Assistant for a high-volume veterinary laboratory workflow in East Lansing. The role involves evaluating, classifying, and triaging submissions, entering cases into a multi-screen system, and following SOPs in a fast-paced team environment.

The successful candidate will handle and open packages, classify specimens, and enter test requests, while upholding safety and data integrity.