This week we are highlighting a Medical Laboratory Technician (posting #3396) with the College of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will assist with sorting and opening specimen packages, register submissions in a laboratory information system, and place appropriate test orders; facilitate distribution of exceptions as identified; accurately identify specimen type and condition and record information appropriately; answer incoming telephone calls, contact clients and/or laboratory sections to resolve issues; facilitate processing of complicated submissions including data entry and spreadsheet manipulation and maintenance; process compromised and/or special handling specimens; assist with the maintenance of the laboratory environment (cleanliness, non-biohazard and biohazard trash disposal, scanning, filing, copying, monitor supply inventory, perform daily temperature and calibration checks on equipment, etc.); perform equipment preventative maintenance and minor repairs as needed to ensure reliable results; process and split specimens for laboratories, identify and correct test ordering errors, and evaluate data entry information for discrepancies in order to ensure proper reporting; participate in department activities/meetings; and other tasks as needed and assigned.

For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.