Sample Receipt Officer

Ready for something new? On the job training and development provided
- Entry level role rostered to the 2pm-10:15pm shift
- Join a dedicated and thriving team in a convenient location

**The day to day**
The ALS Environmental Division in Stafford, Brisbane is seeking Sample Receipt Officers to become part of a team that strives to exceed internal and external client expectations. This is a great role for someone who likes to be active and busy - the work day really goes by quickly in this autonomous interesting role. You will spend the balance of your day split between being on your feet collecting, signing in and safely carrying sample eskies, as well as being seated at your desk referencing client chain of custody documentation and lodging samples, separating the sample order into the sections they will be directed and barcoding them for distribution to our testing section teams. This role may sound simple but you will strengthen your skills in problem solving, attention to detail and prioritizing whilst learning so much about different environmental testing samples and testing methods. With music in the background of the large open plan Sample Receipt area, a close connection with leadership - make our team - your team
**joining a ALS High Achiever award winning team**. This team received an ALS High Achievers Award this month and are a vital part of our Laboratory in support of our Clients testing needs.

**Rostered to the afternoon shift (2pm-10:15pm) you can enjoy a +15% shift allowance for your afternoon shift **in addition to your base remuneration whilst enjoying the ability to start your day how you please before commencing work after lunch. Your roster will currently be Monday - Friday but may include a half day weekend shift on occasion at weekend rates, as rostered from next year.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

- Greet and assist clients by phone and in person
- Process incoming sample deliveries into the laboratory including the sorting and labelling of samples
- Read and understand client Chain of Custody (CoC) documentation including analytical testing requirements
- Accurately enter information from the clients CoC documentation into the ALS LIMS system
- Liaising with clients (internal and external) in regard to sample submissions and related queries
- Manually move samples and eskies around the laboratory utilising provided equipment (typically around 15kg)
- Maintaining an excellent standard of occupational health and safety
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment

**The essentials**
- Laboratory or Chemistry experience or qualifications not essential
- Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
- Good presentation, professional attitude and attention to detail
- Demonstrated reliability and efficiency
- A good level of computer literacy (training is provided for internal recording systems)
- Ability to absorb and retain high levels of information
- Ability to process large volumes of samples and records efficiently and within strict timeframes

**The benefits**
At ALS we believe that the people we employ are what makes ALS the great company it is today. We offer many benefits to staff, including and not limited to:

- Health fund discounts with BUPA & HCF to make your income go further
- Additional allowances, penalties and benefits as set in the Enterprise Agreement
- Guaranteed salary uplift annually (October) inline with the EA
- Easy to access on street parking alongside office and the convenience of small format shopping centres and supermarkets near by.
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs through novated leasing package
- Corporate superannuation benefits
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice to aid continuous learning
- Friendly working environment with accessible and supportive management

We actively support a diverse workforce and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.