Data Entry Specialist in Liverpool

Location: Liverpool

Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days

Duration: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027

Join the Parish Lab at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, a team tackling one of the world’s most serious health challenges through antimicrobial drug discovery with a focus on tuberculosis. We are seeking a Data Entry Specialist to support daily laboratory operations and assist in research projects. The role involves database management, data analysis, and data mining, ensuring accurate reports are produced and disseminated, and maintaining laboratory inventories and supply levels.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Data Processing & Management
  • Process and upload primary research data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
  • Oversee data integrity and implement quality control measures.
  • Develop and maintain databases and data management protocols.
  • Conduct data analysis according to standardized procedures.
  • Assist with data handling using multiple software systems and LIMS.
• Reporting and documentation
  • Generate data reports for external collaborators, including the use of standardised templates.
  • Support submission of progress reports and presentations.
  • Maintain staff safety and training records.
• Shipping and inventory
  • Oversee receipt and registration of shipments and manage compound inventories.
  • Coordinate material transfers between internal and external partners.
  • Acquire and maintain import/export permits and customs documentation.
  • Place, track, and manage laboratory supply orders and inventories.
• Operational support
  • Maintain costings for equipment repair, maintenance, and replacement; assist with related financial tracking.
  • Assist in preparing weekly schedules, workplans, and project documentation.
  • Track action items, milestones, deliverables, and project risks.
• Administrative support
  • Assist in preparing and tracking new legal agreements and contracts.
  • Support team meetings, including scheduling and distribution of agendas, documents, and minutes.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• You will have a bachelor’s degree, ideally in Science or equivalent experience
• Experience using databases (e.g., SQL or cloud systems)
• Qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Data visualisation and report writing skills
• Experience in data analysis, data mining, and statistical methods
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• A range of additional family friendly policies

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub‑tropics.