Specimen Processor, Associate

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in West Lafayette, IN seeks an entry-level Specimen Processor, Associate to support accurate, reliable lab operations. You will receive, verify, prepare, document, store and transfer specimens under guidance to safeguard integrity.

You will learn to identify discrepancies, escalate issues, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on dependable service and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Up to two years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter and verify client information, perform routine data quality checks, and correct data in accordance with established procedures.
• Deliver responsive service to clients by phone and in person, gather required information, answer routine case-related questions using established guidance, and collaborate with partner departments to relay messages and direct calls.
• Review specimens and submission forms for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies between specimens and submitted information, and route samples to the appropriate departments using established procedures and guidance.
• Prepare and ship diagnostic specimens safely and accurately in accordance with established requirements, identifying and reporting inconsistencies with guidance as needed.
• Support quality practices, routine maintenance, and workspace upkeep, and contribute to other duties as assigned to help the team deliver reliable service.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Specimen Processor, Associate

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

As a Specimen Processor, Associate at Purdue University, you will play an important role in supporting accurate, reliable laboratory operations. In this entry-level technical position, you will receive, verify, prepare, document, store, and transfer specimens while safeguarding specimen integrity and following established procedures and protocols. Working with guidance from experienced colleagues, you will help resolve routine discrepancies, identify issues that require escalation, and contribute to a collaborative environment where attention to detail and dependable service help move meaningful work forward.

About us:

The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, located in West Lafayette, IN, is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory that serves the state of Indiana by providing both routine and regulatory diagnostic services to support Indiana veterinarians, animal health officials, livestock producers, and animal owners.

What you will be doing:

• Enter and verify client information, perform routine data quality checks, and make accurate corrections in accordance with established procedures.
• Deliver responsive service to clients by phone and in person, gather required information, answer routine case-related questions using established guidance, and collaborate with partner departments to relay messages and direct calls.
• Review specimens and submission forms for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies between specimens and submitted information, and route samples to the appropriate departments using established procedures and guidance.
• Prepare and ship diagnostic specimens safely and accurately in accordance with established requirements, identifying and reporting inconsistencies with guidance as needed.
• Support quality practices, routine maintenance, and workspace upkeep, and contribute to other duties as assigned to help the team deliver reliable service.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Up to two years of relevant work experience

Skills Needed:

• Basic knowledge of departmental processes and procedures (or ability to learn quickly).
• Fundamental keyboarding and data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions closely.
• Ability to work under close supervision and accept feedback constructively.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (EligibleForOvertime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 1

• Pay Band S035
• Job Code #20004292

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

EOE

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university