Sample Reception Officer (Shepparton)

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, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

We are currently seeking a part-time Sample Reception Officer to join our team in Shepparton. The role involves analysing soil, water, and air samples, overseeing and executing Sample Log-in operations, bottle preparation, handling various administrative tasks, and ensuring the provision of timely services with accurate logging and labeling of all samples.

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

• Ensure samples are identified, labelled and stored correctly.
• Sub-sampling where necessary, packaging and preparation of samples for courier.
• Coordination and preparation of bottles and sampling supplies for clients.
• Transportation of samples / sampling supplies to and from client/lab/courier.
• Disposal of samples in accordance with appropriate procedures.
• General Administration (emailing documents, registering of samples etc).
• Monitor and record temperatures of samples and sample storage fridges.
• Ensure all samples are free of contaminants during log-in and sub-sampling process.
• Maintaining adequate stocks of consumables and clean / organised work area.
• Understanding of general laboratory QA/QC requirements.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Operations Manager or delegate.

• Current drivers licence
• High level of computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change

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.