Sample Receiver 1
Mississauga, Ontario, CA
Position Summary
The Sample Receiver 1 is responsible for 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 Responsibilities
- Greet all clients in a friendly and 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 needed
- Prepare bottle order requests and coordinate delivery of bottle orders
- Provide support to the Sample Login Team
- Ensure accuracy of results and data entry
- Recognize routine and non-routine issues and escalate them to the Supervisor
- Ensure supply inventories are maintained
- Proactively support overall satisfaction of the regional client base, including communication with project management and supervisors as appropriate
- Monitor and calibrate the temperatures of fridges, thermometers, and temperature guns
- Adhere to Bureau Veritas’ quality systems (QA/QC), SOPs, and external accreditation requirements
- Follow Bureau Veritas’ safety policies
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications / Skills
- 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 (written and verbal)
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others when required to escalate concerns and meet client needs
- Positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where multitasking, prioritizing, and adapting to change are required
Working Conditions
- High level of production in a fast-paced laboratory environment
- Flexible working hours, including 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