Sample Receipt Officer

Job Description

Looking to build your career in a fast-paced laboratory environment? We're seeking a detail-oriented and organised Sample Receipt Officer to join our Environmental Laboratory at Perth Airport, working Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

As the first point of contact for incoming samples, you'll play a vital role in supporting laboratory operations and ensuring a seamless process from sample receipt through to the delivery of accurate client results.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be the first point of contact for incoming samples and will help keep operations running seamlessly. Your responsibilities will include (but aren’t limited to):

• Unpacking, sorting, and checking incoming samples for accuracy and condition
• Registering samples in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Ensuring accurate and high-quality data entry
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve sample receipt or logistics queries
• Communicating with section heads about incoming workloads
• Preparing and dispatching bottle orders within required timeframes
• Sub-sampling and filtering samples as required
• Coordinating subcontracting of samples and organising freight
• Managing warehouse storage and compliant disposal of samples
• Investigating client and internal queries promptly
• Ensuring compliance with Quarantine Approved Premise requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Promoting a safe working environment and reporting hazards immediately
• Assisting with additional duties to ensure smooth daily operations

Qualifications

About You

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and enjoys working in a dynamic team environment.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A scientific qualification (Diploma or Degree) or solid experience in a laboratory environment
• Experience using a LIMS 
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility with duties and working hours (Monday to Friday 10am–6pm)
• Formal training or experience in laboratory or people management (desirable)

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.