Sample Management Administrator - 6 Month Contract

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. 

• Receiving laboratory supplies and samples ensuring delivery correctness
• Maintaining compliance to relevant SGS SOP’s and completing any relevant forms.
• Record keeping of shipping temperature monitoring devices upon receipt Unpacking and placing samples and materials into appropriate storage.
• Reporting any broken or damaged sample receipt and any sample information discrepancies to relevant department or client.
• Maintaining and following up with relevant department or client regarding samples placed on hold due to lack of information or damages.
• Entering the sample information into LIMS as per SGS procedures and identifying the testing requirements provided by client.
• Generating Lab-sheets and sample labels
• Delivering samples into appropriate testing and storage locations
• Delivering Lab-sheets into appropriate departments
• Maintaining sample receiving area organized and free of clutter
• Managing the archiving of the samples
• Responsible for the proper disposal of samples as per SGS LSS guidelines

Additional Information:

Salary: $24.25 - $25.00/Hour

• Minimum of a community college diploma
• Over one year’s experience in an administrative or technical role 
• Prior technical experience in a chemistry related role
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast paced, highly professional environment.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions / Standard Operating Procedures in a safe, accurate and timely manner
• Must be highly organized and able to work effectively and efficiently in a demanding environment with frequently changing priorities
• Ability to work well with others & independently

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.