Job Description
The Sample Receipt Officer is responsible for the receipt and registration of customer samples, liaising with customers and laboratory staff, and ensuring all customer, operational and quality requirements are met.
Reporting to the Team Leader, the role will focus on:
1. Receiving deliveries and checking if samples and products meet the customer and testing requirements.
2. Logging samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) recording accurately any information, storage and analytical requirements supplied by the customer.
3. Completing all quality control and quarantine records in accordance with quality requirements and work instructions related to sample receipt.
4. Sorting, packing, labelling and distributing samples and other items as required, internally and externally. Ensuring that samples are delivered to the respective laboratory areas in a timely manner to meet analytical holding times and to support the achievement of improved customer turnaround times.
5. Liaising with external clients regarding sample submissions and other related queries as appropriate and in support of the Analytical Service Managers.
6. Liaising with the laboratory personnel regarding sample submissions and customer requirements and inquiries.
7. Organising courier pick-ups for samples or sample containers sent externally, and follow up courier delivery, as required.
8. Performing general housekeeping duties, ensuring a safe and hazard free work environment.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Science would be advantageous but not essential.
About You
To be successful for this position, you will need to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics:
9. Previous experience in administration will be highly regarded
10. Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
11. Excellent computer skills including MS Office suite.
12. Ability to work autonomously.
13. High level attention to detail.
14. Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
On the job training will be provided, along with the use of our systems and programs.
Previous exposure to a fast-paced or laboratory environment would hold you in good stead, however our successful candidate will have a can-do attitude and be willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done.
Additional Information
All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.
This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.