Sample Admin

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

We are a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things, and we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

As a member of the team, assist management in maintaining SGS’s capability to analyse soil, water and air samples.  In particular, to provide assistance to the Sample Log-in operations and ensure timely services are provided.  Also to conduct routine and non-routine analyses and to deliver quality and timely laboratory results.

Responsibilities will include, however are not limited to:

• Ensure samples are identified, labelled and stored correctly.
• Sub-sampling where necessary and packaging samples for courier.
• Disposal of samples in accordance with appropriate procedures.
• Record temperatures for sample storage fridges.
• Ensure all samples are free of contamination during log-in and sub-sampling process.
• Understanding of general laboratory QA/QC requirements.
• Maintain and update skills, qualifications and knowledge through courses and on-the-job training to support improvement.
• General housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Sample Administration Manager.
• Ensure understanding of safe laboratory practices.
• Compliant to all SGS OH&S and HR policies and procedure.

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification (preferred)
• Commercial laboratory experience (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Teamwork and cooperation
• High level of integrity

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

We offer an open corporate and international culture, and a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company.

WE SUPPORT A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce and we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative and forward thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.