Lab Sample Receipt & Logistics Coordinator

SGS SA; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Annual leave

Job summary

SGS Glasgow is seeking a Laboratory Sample Receipt Assistant to support the safe handling, tracking, storage, and shipment of samples for life sciences tests. This permanent role involves detailed documentation, data entry, and coordinating with clients and internal teams.

You will work in a highly organised environment, handling paperwork, data, and multiple priorities, while contributing to GMP/GLP compliant processes and quality assurance in a busy lab setting.

Qualifications

• This role would suit someone from a laboratory support, sample management, administration, logistics, scientific support, healthcare, quality, or customer service background who enjoys working in a highly organised environment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, logging, storing, and issuing samples and test items.
• Preparing shipments and coordinating sample deliveries.
• Supporting laboratory housekeeping, cleaning, and waste management.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and databases.
• Communicating with clients and internal teams regarding samples and paperwork.
• Providing general administrative support, including filing, scanning, and archiving.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

No lab experience required

Tools

Data handling

Job description

SGS Glasgow is seeking a Laboratory Sample Receipt Assistant to support the safe handling, tracking, storage, and shipment of samples for life sciences tests. This permanent role involves detailed documentation, data entry, and coordinating with clients and internal teams.

You will work in a highly organised environment, handling paperwork, data, and multiple priorities, while contributing to GMP/GLP compliant processes and quality assurance in a busy lab setting.