Company Description

SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company.

As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.

At SGS, We're committed to recognising the dedication and effort of our team. By joining us, you'll have access to a range of benefits including performance-related bonuses, private medical cover, a competitive pension scheme with life assurance, and a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your service. Enjoy extra perks like a day off for your birthday, discounted gym memberships, retail discounts, an electric vehicle leasing scheme, enhanced parental leave, service awards, Christmas vouchers, and health & wellbeing initiatives.

• Job title: Laboratory Sample Receipt Assistant
• Location: Glasgow, Clydebank
• Job type: Permanent
• Working hours: Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week
• Industry: Life Sciences

Job Description

We’re seeking a Laboratory Sample Receipt assistant to join our team at SGS Vitrology, Glasgow. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring the safe receipt, storage, controlled issue, and discard of Test Items, Biological Agents, and associated materials. You’ll also contribute to waste management and laboratory maintenance, supporting our commitment to quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Receipt, storage, controlled issue, and discard of all Test Items, Biological Agents, Controlled Drugs/Schedule 5 substances, and associated materials in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage waste for the Test Item Receipt Labs, including the use of an autoclave for safe disposal.
• Perform routine lab cleans (daily, weekly, monthly) and complete associated cleaning packages accurately.
• Handle the discard of client samples and manage all related communications to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with the team, Project Managers, and clients to ensure the timely receipt of samples, enabling efficient scheduling of work.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or scientific setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and clients.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare and pension contributions.

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.

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