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Imagine your future with us

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

We’re seeking a highly organized Sample Receipt Officer to be the first point of contact in our busy lab. In this role, you’ll be responsible for receiving, sorting, and registering samples, liaising with clients, and ensuring smooth sample distribution. You’ll also handle phone and email inquiries while maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, great communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset. TAFE or university qualifications are a plus but not essential. This role is a permanent position, it can be morning or afternoon shift position, shift times are from 6am - 2pm or 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday. 
  
The day to day

• Allocating batch numbers to samples.
• Ensuring Senior Chemists and Section Team Leaders are aware of urgent samples or anomalous occurrences.
• Organising dispatch and receipt of freight (bottle orders and samples);
• Communicating with other ALS laboratories regarding ambiguities in sample paperwork or the condition of the samples received.
• Preparing sample receipt advice forms.
• Dispatching subcontracted samples and returning samples where requested by the customer;
• Updating all relevant paperwork including the customer fax or email - back COC for customer specified changes after informing Senior Chemists.
• Photocopying the original COC and all relevant information as soon as possible for appropriate distribution.
• Preparing samples; including sub-sampling, compositing as directed by customer or Customer Service.
• Placing samples in the cool room in the appropriate order after they have been logged.
• Maintaining sample fridge and other sample store areas.
• Organise timely sample storage and disposal of samples.
• Composing sample numbers and flow figures.
• Maintaining records of eskies dispatched and received.
• Ensure any special customer / project requirements are met.
• Other duties as requested relating to this position.

The Essentials:

• A genuine interest in the Science industry
• TAFE or university qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Positive and responsive with a customer focus to deliver professional and quality service.
• Superior attention to detail and a commitment to high quality work
• Strong computer skills including MS Office suite
• Ability to process multiple concurrent requests efficiently and accurately
• An understanding of laboratory safety and chemical hazards would be beneficial but not critical
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to learn and retain high levels of information

  
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
  
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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