Sample Receipt Officer

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, hands on Sample Receipt Officer has become available at SGS, in our Alexandria, NSW laboratory. This casual role is for the afternoon shift (1 pm to 9 pm) roster.

As a member of the team, you will assist management in maintaining SGS's capability to analyze soil, water, and air samples. In particular, you will provide support to the Sample Log-in operations and ensure timely services are provided. The successful applicant will also be required to drive, including the pickup and drop-off of samples and consumables from and to clients' sites.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Sorting samples upon arrival and ensure samples are identified, labelled, temperature is taken and stored correctly.
• Pre registration and/or full registration in SLIM.
• Providing assistance/support to the team by login in and/or cross-checking entries.
• Liaise with clients to ensure satisfactory customer focussed services are provided.
• Upon arrival, ensure all sample containers are cleaned and housekeeping is well maintained to prevent contaminations during log-in and sub-sampling process.
• Train new staff in appropriate procedures.
• Ensure expected standards of quality are applied in line with SGS’s quality policy and NATA accreditation requirements.
• Ensure that safety equipment is used where necessary, used correctly and used at all times.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Sample Administration Manager.
  
  

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualification
• Commercial laboratory experience preferred
• Capability and willingness to perform heavy lifting.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be available to drive
  
  

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.