Sample Receipt Officer

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 61,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 61 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia New Zealand is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 200 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Auckland and Christchurch, with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.

• Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
• Both Day Shifts (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) and Afternoon Shifts (2:00 pm - 10:00 pm) are available
• PotentialSaturday, Sunday and public holiday rostersare available on request
• The role is based inMurarrie QLD 4172
• 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 Team Leader, 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.
• Above award Superannuation rate.
• Fantastic work culture and a highly innovative, inclusive, and fun team environment.
• Various benefits available as part of our Eurofins Environment Testing EBA.

• Work experience with data entry and/or administrative duties highly advantageous.
• A history of working in a busy retail environment is beneficial.
• A Science degree; certificate in Laboratory Techniques; or significant laboratory experience is useful but not a prerequisite for this role.

About You

To be successful for this position, you will need to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics:

• 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.

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.

All candidate CV's and cover letter's will be reviewed, however please note that we are not always able to respond to every expression of interest submitted.

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.