Sample Receptionist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Food Analytics NZ-Invercargill is seeking a meticulous Sample Receptionist to join our busy laboratory team.

You will register samples into the eLIMS system, deliver samples to analysts, prepare new sample bottles and send kits to customers, contributing to accurate lab workflow.

This full-time role requires strong organisation and reliable admin skills, and eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong administration skills are essential.
• A tertiary degree in science is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a commercial laboratory is advantageous.
• Must have valid NZ work visa or be a NZ resident.

Responsibilities

• Registering samples into the laboratory’s eLIMS system.
• Delivering samples to the laboratory.
• Preparing new sample bottles including labelling.
• Preparing sample kits and sending them to customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Administration

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary degree in science (preferred)

Tools

eLIMS software

Job description

Eurofins Scientificis an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

Eurofins Food and Water Testing New Zealandprovides range of class leading food, water, plant, soil and fertilizer testing, as well as horticultural services and technical solutions, primarily to the New Zealand market.With a staff of over 354 we operate laboratories in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch,Dunedin, Taupo, Hastings, Invercargill and Queenstown.We specialise in all Food types, Plants, Soils, Fertilizers, Potable Water, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Surface Water, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.

Job Description

We currently have a vacancy for a Sample Receptionist at Eurofins Food Analytics NZ-Invercargill and we are seeking candidates for this exciting opportunity.

It is a full time role

The purpose of the role is to receivesamples into the Laboratory, register into the eLIMS and ensure samples are labelled correctly and provided to the analysts in a timely manner. You will also be involved in preparing sample bottles and providing bottle requeststo our customers. We seek an energetic and motivated professional to join our Invercargill team. This position would suit someone who is well organised and comfortable working in a busy environment.

Key Position Objectives

• Registering samples into the laboratory’s eLIMS system
• Delivering samples to the laboratory
• Preparing new sample bottles including labelling.
• Preparing sample kits and sending them to customers

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, strong administration and proficient computer skills are essential
• Atertiary degree in science is preferred but not essential
• Experience working within a commercial laboratory would be an advantage
• Must have a valid NZ work visa or be a NZ resident

Additional Information

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.