Sample Receipt Officer

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

We are looking for a Sample Receipt Officer to join our laboratory team in Notting Hill. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring environmental samples (soil, water and air) are received, logged and processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the laboratory’s ability to deliver timely and high-quality results to clients.

This position plays a key role in the sample log-in process, working closely with laboratory and customer service teams to maintain smooth operations and strong service delivery.

What You Will Do

• Unpack, sort and process incoming samples in a timely manner.
• Ensure samples are correctly identified, labelled and stored.
• Maintain sample integrity by preventing contamination during log-in and sub-sampling processes.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies with incoming samples.
• Support the Customer Service Supervisor with worksheet preparation and entry verification.
• Liaise with clients to ensure a high level of customer-focused service.
• Train new team members on sample receipt procedures.
• Maintain quality standards in line with company procedures and NATA accreditation requirements.
• Assist clients with logistics or sample submission queries.
• Perform sampling when required.
• Communicate sample receipt information with other laboratory teams.
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Customer Service Supervisor

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification (science or related discipline preferred).
• Commercial laboratory experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Apply Now

If you enjoy working in a laboratory environment and want to be part of a team that plays a vital role in environmental testing and analysis, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to delivering reliable results that support environmental monitoring and compliance across Australia.

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.