Sample Receipt Officer

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS's global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

Bring your organisation skills and eye for detail to a role that keeps our Environmental Laboratory running at its best. We're seeking a motivated Sample Receipt Officer to join our Perth Airport team and support the delivery of accurate, high-quality environmental testing.

In this full-time role, you'll play a vital role in the early stages of our laboratory operations by unpacking, sorting, and accurately logging incoming samples into our system. Your attention to detail and efficiency will directly support our production team and contribute to the timely delivery of high-quality results to our clients.

Responsibilities include but are not limited too:

• Unpack, sort and check that receivals are correct and in good order.
• Register samples using the laboratory information management system.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of data entered into the LIMS system.
• Communicate directly with clients to resolve sample receipt or logistics issues and coordinate with relevant section heads on impending samples for production.
• Ensure bottle orders are prepared and delivered to clients within the required time frame.
• Package and organise subcontracting of samples as required.
• Organise freight for sample pickups, subcontracting, and bottle order dispatch as required.
• Manage and dispose samples in the warehouse according to procedure.
• Promptly investigate client questions and internal queries.
• Assist management in process improvements, promoting a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the section.

Qualifications

• Scientific qualifications (Diploma or Tertiary) or extensive experience in laboratory environments welcome.
• Experience using a LIMS.
• Preferred formal qualifications including training or experience in people and laboratory management.
• Availability to work from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Additional information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.