Job Title: Sample Receiver / Inspection

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 Veritas’s quality systems QA/QC, SOPs and external accreditation requirements.
 Adhere to Bureau Veritas's 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

Work Relationships

 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