Sample Receipt Officer
Core
First point of contact in a busy environmental lab responsible for receiving, sorting, registering, and distributing samples while liaising with clients.
Role type
Sample Receipt Officer (Laboratory Operations)
Builds
Sample intake workflows, dispatch logistics, and client communication for environmental testing services.
Domain
Environmental Science / Laboratory Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
sample logging and batch allocation, freight dispatch and receipt coordination, sample preparation (sub-sampling, compositing), cold storage management, record keeping, MS Office proficiency, multi-tasking under pressure
Preferred skills
laboratory safety and chemical hazard knowledge, TAFE or university qualifications
Responsibilities
Allocate batch numbers to incoming samples, organize freight dispatch and receipt, prepare sample receipt advice forms, update customer paperwork and COCs, maintain sample fridges and storage areas, compose sample numbers and flow figures, dispose of samples per protocol
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on operational role