Sample Reception Technician

Omega Plc; Slough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work/life balance

Immediate start

Job summary

Omega Plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Sample Reception Technician to support laboratory operations. You will manage the arrival and handling of samples, log items into the LIMS, unpack deliveries, and ensure orderly storage with strict hygiene and accurate records.

This temporary role runs Tuesday to Saturday 05:00-13:00, offering an opportunity to work with a leading water testing specialist. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Accurate data entry skills and careful record keeping.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Capable of meeting set targets and maintaining quality.
• Collaborative team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assigning accurate testing and handling activities.
• Handling sample reception, goods in, deliveries, and unpacking.
• Logging samples into LIMS and storage.
• Some lab-based work and administration tasks.
• Assisting the team to maintain efficient workflow and high housekeeping standards.
• Liaising with Customer Service and clients regarding sample queries.
• Despatching and documenting samples to subcontract labs promptly.

Skills

Accurate data entry

Fast-paced accuracy

Target-driven

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility to support team

Job description

• Assigning accurate testing
• Handling of all activities relating to sample reception and goods in including receiving deliveries and unpacking samples, shipping of parcels/post
• Logging samples into LIMS and storage
• Some lab-based work and administration tasks.
• Assisting the team in maintaining an efficient workflow through the laboratory.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and hygiene in storage areas including sample disposal.
• To liaise with Customer Service and clients regarding any sample queries
• To despatch and document samples to subcontract labs in a timely manner avoiding deviations

• Accurate data entry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• To be able to work within set targets and goals and be able to manage expectations.
• To be able to work well in a team, with an open, honest and approachable character.
• To have a good eye for detail and understand the business processes.
• To demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support other individuals in the team.

What we can offer - Sample Reception Technician

Omega specialises in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

Omega has an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading water testing specialists, this role is initially offered on a temporary basis working Tuesday - Saturday 05:00-13:00., Opportunity to work with a company at the forefront of chemical and microbiological testing

• Excellent work/life balance
• Immediate start