Sample Reception

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Date: Oct 31, 2024

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, CA

Company: Bureau Veritas

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo?

 

 

If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!

 

 

Here are our Core Values:

 

Trusted

 

Responsible

 

Ambitious & Humble

 

Open & Inclusive

 

 

 

If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a

 

Job Title: Sample Reception

Reports to: Sample Logistics Supervisor

Department: Sample Logistics/Customer Service

Location: Victoria. B.C.

Full-Time

 

Basic Purpose:

 

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

 

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

 

  • Greet all clients in a friendly, positive manner
  • Receive all client samples
  • Unpack samples and organize them according to analytical requirements
  • Sort, distribute, filter and preserve samples
  • 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 samples are redirected as required
  • Ensure supply inventories are maintained
  • Prepare bottle orders requests and coordinate delivery of bottle orders when needed
  • Label and/or dispense acid in bottles, when necessary, as per safety standards
  • Check the accuracy of bottles sorted to the bottle order
  • Pack bottles in coolers, ensuring sufficient packing materials and ice packs are provided as per
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations
  • Ensure the bottle order paperwork is included in the cooler
  • Seal cooler with packaging tape and ensure it is safe for transportation
  • Place all shipping labels on coolers as per TDG requirements
  • Separate all coolers as per delivery requirements
  • Ensure all coolers are clean and in good condition
  • Print and process bottle orders from LIMS to be shipped out to work sites in a timely and efficient manner
  • Prepare sample containers and supplied needed for sample collection, pack bottles in intermediate
  • packaging as per TDG requirements
  • Receive all supplies and goods, unpack, verify shipping info and deliver to the designated lab drop-off
  • area
  • Work with various couriers for pickup and delivery
  • Sorting/Disposing of soil and water samples that are due for disposal as per WI
  • Maintain stock of sampling containers/media

 

Skills and Knowledge:

 

  • Technical 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

 

Working Conditions:

 

  • 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

 

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

 

The salary range for this role is  $18.00 - $19.97

 

Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Health & Dental Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • STD & LTD Coverage
  • Company RRSP match
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development

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