Sample Reception Assistant

6 months ago


Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom i2 Analytical UK Ltd Full time

PLEASE NOTE, THIS ROLE IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACTED ROLE TO COVER FOR MATERNITY LEAVE.

Job Title:
Sample Reception Assistant

Department:
Microbiology

Normal Hours:
37.5 Monday to Friday. Hours between 9am-5pm

Reports to:
Microbiology Manager

Direct Reports:
N/A

Job Purpose:
To support the laboratory in receiving and scheduling samples into the laboratory

Role Accountabilities and Main Duties:

- To take receipt of samples collected by our internal fleet and third-party couriers
- Sort samples in accordance to the testing requirements into correct sections within the sample receipt fridge
- Receive / scan samples into the bespoke online system
- Contract review samples to ensure we can carry out the requested analysis
- Schedule the samples into the different laboratories and distribute the samples accordingly
- Manage the flow of Shelf Life samples by ensuring the samples are scheduled on the specified dates
- Prepare samples ready for subcontracting or transferring to other laboratories
- Liaise with the Laboratory to keep them informed of the workload coming throughout the day.
- To communicate any internal issues to the Customer Service Team as well as any issues with any samples received
- To liaise with all departments within the Company to develop and maintain effective relationships.
- To make a positive individual contribution to developing and maintaining department KPIs.
- Ensuring the sample receipt fridge and sample receipt area is clean and free of packaging material
- Provide assistance to the Laboratories as and when required in disposing of samples
- Ad-hoc duties as required and directed.

These duties are by no means exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete definition of the role.

Person Specification:

- Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Impeccable written and verbal communication ability.
- Positive attitude towards change.
- Close attention to detail.
- Adaptable and flexible in their approach to work.
- Good IT skills (Microsoft based products; Office 365, Excel and Word).
- Accurate data entry skills and highly numerate.
- Adaptability to use various in-house systems and processes.



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