Sample Reception Technician
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
SGS provide the world’s most comprehensive range of integrated inspection, testing, certification, and advisory services, powered by the latest technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts supports our customers by helping them to meet increasingly complex regulations and standards.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
- Job Title : Sample Reception Technician
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours : 37.5 hours per week
- Job Location : Cambridge - Bar Hill
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sample Reception Technician to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will be the first point of contact for our samples, ensuring they are properly received, logged, and prepared for analysis in our laboratory.
Main Purpose of Role
- Responsible for logging samples in the laboratory onto our booking in system in accordance with customer and company objectives.
- To ensure samples processed are prioritised within the workload, to help the laboratories maintain the time sensitivity of the products.
- Promptly inform the senior staff of any difficulties that may impact on KPI’s in order to ensure remedial action is taken and/or customer expectations are managed.
- Complete tasks on a daily basis, as assigned by senior staff.
- Complete compulsory training when required.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Software, and general computer practice
- High focus on precision and accuracy
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment
- GCSE grade A to C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- Full driving license for use in the UK.
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.
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