Sample Receipt

Provide a wide range of sample receipt and administration support
- 12 month max term contract in a supportive team environment
- Support internal and external customers with sample receipts & customer services

**About us**:
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. Proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa, we are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
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**About the role**:
As the Sample Receipt / Administration Officer of Scientific Services, you will provide a wide range of administrative support to the Scientific Services Branch of the Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Business Unit. This administration position plays a hands-on role in sample receipt, registration, and data entry in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) supporting our internal and external customers. Key accountabilities will include but not be limited to:

- Receive and process all routine and non-routine samples delivered to the Scientific Services Laboratories at our Morayfield office.
- Provide excellent customer service by taking ownership of the reception area of the Scientific Services Laboratories.
- Investigate and liaise with our laboratories to resolve issues regarding samples with incomplete or inadequate documentation/chain of custody forms.
- Support internal and external customers collecting sample bottles or dropping off samples for testing, and sample registration in LIMS.
- Ensure accurate data entry in LIMS, record keeping of chain of custody, regular record keeping of laboratories operational data, updating and maintenance of systems and databases while providing security of these data.
- Provide high-level administrative support including but not limited to ordering office supplies, managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, receiving goods, and supporting laboratory leaders on ad hoc procurements and stock management.

**About you**:
To contribute to Unitywater’s values of **Reliability, Safety, Honesty & Integrity, Efficiency, One Team, Innovation**, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:

- Demonstrated experience in providing quality, high-level sample receipt and administrative support within a fast-paced environment, preferably at Scientific Services or laboratories.
- LIMS experience will be highly regarded.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, coupled with problem-solving skills and the ability to identify emergent issues and where appropriate develop potential recommendations and/or implement options to resolve them.
- Well-developed time management and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise and coordinate a range of tasks to meet deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- C Class Driver’s Licence.

**Working at Unitywater**:
Why is a career at Unitywater a pretty good choice?
Unitywater is one of the largest employers in the region, offering continuous investment in training, diverse career paths, health and wellness benefits, flexible work arrangements and a rewarding environment. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports individuals to reach their full potential.

**Proudly Unitywater**:
It’s a pretty good place to work when you can support the community, focus on sustainability, and develop and learn interesting and innovative things.

**How to apply**:

- If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks. We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening._

Applications close: COB Wednesday 30 October.
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