Sample Receipt Officer

Full Time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position based in Townsville, QLD 4810.
Entry-level position with great opportunity for career advancement.
Recent graduates with university/TAFE lab experience encouraged to apply.
The Sample Receipt Officer is responsible for the receipt and registration of customer samples, liaising with customers and laboratory staff, and ensuring all customer, operational and quality requirements are met.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the role will focus on the following duties:

Receive deliveries and ensure that samples and goods fulfill testing and customer requirements.
Enter sample data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), precisely documenting all information provided by the customer, including storage and analytical needs.
Comply with all quality control and quarantine documentation requirements as well as work instructions pertaining to sample receipt.
Sort, pack, label and distribute samples and other items as required, internally and externally. Ensure that samples are delivered to the respective laboratory areas in a timely manner to meet analytical holding times and to support the achievement of improved customer turnaround times.
Liaise with external clients as well as laboratory personnel regarding sample submissions and enquiries.
Organise courier pick-ups for samples or sample containers sent externally, and follow up courier delivery, as required.
Complete general housekeeping tasks and participate in ongoing process and workspace development to maintain a hazard-free environment and increase efficiency, quality, safety, and turnaround time.
What we can Offer you:

An exciting role in a reputable company with opportunities for growth.
An extra 1.5% superannuation on top of base rate.
Fantastic work culture and a highly innovative, inclusive, and fun team environment.
Various benefits available as part of our Eurofins Environment Testing EBA.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Work experience with data entry and/or administrative duties highly advantageous.
A Science degree; certificate in Laboratory Techniques; or significant laboratory experience is useful but not a prerequisite for this role.
Previous experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to work on tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and prior experience in administrative roles will be advantageous.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to structure thoughts deliberately, logically, and directly.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Experience in a laboratory will be an advantage but not essential.
Full working rights in Australia.
On the job training will be provided, along with the use of our systems and programs. Previous exposure to a warehouse or laboratory environment would hold you in good stead, however the successful candidate will have a can-do attitude, interest in the industry and a willingness to learn.

Additional Information
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

Please note: Due to the volume of expected applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.