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SalaryEurofins 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 BioPharma Product Testing Australia / New Zealand provides contract GMP testing to human and animal pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and complimentary medicine manufactures, as well as an extensive range of SPF and other cosmetics testing, both in-vitro and in-vivo in accordance with a range of local and international standards. The range of testing includes microbiological and chemistry on raw materials, in process and finished products, complemented by product formulation services. We operate out of sites in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland, which are all GMP licensed by local regulators and are accredited to ISO 17025. In addition to the provision of world class analytical testing, the laboratories also provide consultative services to their clients made available by a team of highly qualified scientists.
Job Description
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 Analytical Services Manager, the role will focus on the following duties:
- Receiving deliveries and checking if samples and products meet the customer and testing requirements.
- Entering sample data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and precisely documenting all data, storage needs, and analytical specifications provided by the client.
- Completing all quality control and quarantine records in compliance with the quality standards and work instructions pertaining to sample receipt.
- Sorting, packing, labelling, and distributing samples and other items as required, internally and externally. Ensuring 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.
- Liaising with external clients regarding sample submissions and other related queries and in support of the Analytical Service Managers, as well as organising courier pick-ups for samples or sample containers sent externally.
- Liaising with the laboratory personnel regarding sample submissions and customer requirements and inquiries.
- Certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Techniques; or equivalent qualification
- Experience working within an administration role or similar would be highly regarded.
- Experience working within a laboratory environment would be preferred, but not essential.
- Able to work as part of a team or to work independently when required.
- Strong administration and data entry skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Proven organisational skills with an ability to follow procedures.
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.
