Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 61 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Eurofins Agro Testing is an accredited Agricultural testing laboratory that specialises in Soil, Plant and Water testing with laboratories located in Hindmarsh South Australia, Belmont Western Australia, Burleigh Heads Queensland and Dandenong South Victoria. Our client base includes farmers, agronomists, rural retailers and research organisations with our samples originating from all across Australia.Job DescriptionPermanent, part time role 4 hours per day, 5 days per weekThe peak season is from November through to March and with leave coverage across the year, additional availability up to full time hours may be required during these periodsImmediate startBased in Belmont Western AustraliaAs a Sample Preparation Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring all samples are appropriately receipted, sorted, prepared, packed and sent for analysis in a timely manner to achieve operational, customer and quality requirements.This role will focus on:Receipting samples from clients including walk-insBooking jobs into our Laboratory Information Management SystemChecking the PO Box for sample deliveriesEnsuring client details and test requirements are correctDrying samples in ovensGrinding of soils & plant samples as requiredAdequately packing and organising courier pickups using an online portalEnsuring the courier deadlines are metWorking in the fast-paced sample receipt and preparation areaEnsuring samples are completed in a timely manner and correct methods, procedures and work instructions are adhered toQualificationsWhat we are looking for in individuals to join our teamPhysically fit and comfortable with manual tasksAbility to follow procedures with absolute attention to detailExcellent numeracy, written and oral communication skillsSound knowledge in the Microsoft Office suiteGreat organisational skills and ability to multi-taskCurrent drivers licence and reliable vehicleAble to be deadline focusedExperience in a commercial sample preparation laboratory would be advantageous but not a requirement to be successful in this role. Rather, previous experience working in a fast-paced environment (e.g., fast food/hospitality/warehouse) would be highly regarded/beneficial for this role.Apply now!Please include a cover letter outlining:Relevant experience working in a fast paced, repetitive environmentYour availability for the hours advertisedAny working restrictions – visas, other work commitments etcAcknowledge you understand this role involves being fast paced, on your feet all shift and deadline focused as samples received one work day must be out the next.Additional InformationAll 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, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.
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