Sample Receiver 1

Job Title: Sample Receiver / Inspection

Reports to (title): Sample Support Supervisor / Customer Service Supervisor / Customer Service Manager Department: Sample Logistics / Customer Service

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job

• Sample receipt preparation of supplies and shipping related duties for all clients in support of the Sample Logistics Team. This position also includes administrative functions.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish

• Greet all clients in a friendly positive manner
• Receive all external client samples
• Unpack samples and organize them according to analytical requirements
• Ensure client samples are entered into LIMS and approved in a timely manner according to sample holding time test code due date and / or received date
• Ensure all required samples are redirected as required
• Prepare bottle orders requests and coordinate delivery of bottle orders
• Provide support to the Sample Log In team
• Ensure accuracy of results and data entry
• Recognize routine and non-routine problems and escalate to the Supervisor
• Ensure supply inventories are maintained
• Proactively ensure overall satisfaction of regional client base including communication to project management and supervisor as appropriate
• Monitor/Calibrate the temperatures of fridges thermometers and temperature guns
• Adhere to Bureau Veritass quality systems QA/QC SOPs and external accreditation requirements.
• Adhere to Bureau Veritass safety policies.
• All other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems

• High School Diploma
• Experience in a laboratory environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word Excel Outlook etc.)
• Ability to work independently as well as engage others when required in escalation of concerns to meet the client needs or to best manage client disappointments
• Energetic and keen with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking prioritizing and adapting to changes are required

• Internal: Laboratory Operations and Customer Service
• External: Clients and Couriers

Working Conditions: physical work environment physical and mental effort visual/listening attention and travel

• High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment
• Flexible working hours overtime and shift work
• Changing priorities and balancing workload to meet tight deadlines
• Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs) and may involve long periods of standing
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment