Sample Coordinator

Intertek; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Sample Coordinator for their Aberdeen team, offering a great entry-level opportunity in laboratory support. In this role, you will be vital in managing lab samples and ensuring accurate processing, contributing to their commitment to quality and safety in testing and assurance services. The position provides a dynamic work environment and plenty of career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension & life assurance

On-site parking

Employee benefits platform

Paid volunteering day

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office and databases is required.
• Comfortable with manual handling and working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming samples and register testing requirements.
• Liaise with clients and labs for correct testing setups.
• Maintain accurate records and oversee sample logs.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

We’re delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Sample Coordinator to join our growing Exploration & Production team in Aberdeen. Whether you have a keen interest in science or are looking to begin your career in a lab support role, this is the perfect entry point into a world-leading testing and assurance business.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be someone who’s organised, detail-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You may not have a scientific background, but you're eager to learn, not afraid of hands-on tasks, and confident communicating across different teams. You’ll be comfortable working with both systems and physical samples, and enjoy being part of a process that supports accurate testing and delivery for global clients.

• Required skills and experience:
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Office and confident using databases
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Willing to be hands-on, involving Manual Handling
• Reliable, professional, and detail-oriented

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Sample Coordinator, you’ll be a vital link between clients, operational teams, and the laboratory. You’ll manage incoming samples, register and validate testing requirements, and ensure everything is tracked and processed correctly in our Laboratory Information Management System. You’ll help keep operations running smoothly, ensuring no sample is missed and results are delivered accurately and on time.

Key Activities:

• Receive and register all incoming lab samples
• Log testing requirements accurately in the LIMS
• Liaise with clients and lab staff to confirm correct testing setups
• Maintain and update customer details in the system
• Oversee and communicate quarantine sample logs
• Support general housekeeping and organisation of the sample reception area
• Follow all Intertek HSE and Quality Management procedures

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary
• Pension & life assurance
• On-site parking
• Employee benefits platform (discounts, cashback, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme (Ever Better Me)
• Mortgage broker support
• Paid volunteering day
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Career development opportunities worldwide
• Motivated team culture and dynamic work environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.