Sample Receipt and Labelling Specialist

SGS; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing company in the UK is seeking a Sample Receipt and Labelling Specialist in Cramlington. This permanent role involves being the first point of contact for lab samples, ensuring their proper receipt and labeling, and communicating effectively with customers. Ideal candidates will have experience in the food industry, high attention to detail, and proficiency in using computers. Benefits include performance-related bonuses, private medical cover, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• High levels of attention to detail essential for sample handling.
• Ability to use basic computer systems.
• Experience with customer communication across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for samples at the lab.
• Manage sample receipt and ensure proper labeling.
• Liaise with customers to ensure tests can commence smoothly.

Skills

Experience in the food industry

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Ability to use computers

Multi-tasking

Tools

LIMS

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Sample Receipt and Labelling Specialist
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: Sunday 10am to 6pm, Monday 2pm to 10pm, Tuesday to Thursday 12pm to 8pm

Job Description

• To be the first point of contact for samples arriving at the laboratory
• Responsible for sample receipt and sample labelling
• Ensuring customer samples are received in full and without any issues
• Label samples and liaise directly with customers to ensure they have everything they need for testing to commence.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in:

• Working within the food industry
• Dealing with customer via different communication platforms
• Working with aLIMS is advantageous

You will also have the following…

• High levels of attention to detail
• Ability to use computers
• Ability to multi task

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday

*******For those with allergies, please be advised that the food tested in the laboratory is likely to contain these ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish*****

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.