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.

Looking to build your career in a fast-paced laboratory environment? We’re on the hunt for a detail-driven and organised Sample Receipt Officer to join our Environmental Laboratory based at Perth Airport.

This role plays a key part in supporting production activities and ensuring a smooth journey from sample arrival to client results.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be the first point of contact for incoming samples and will help keep operations running seamlessly. Your responsibilities will include (but aren’t limited to):

• Unpacking, sorting, and checking incoming samples for accuracy and condition
• Registering samples in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Ensuring accurate and high-quality data entry
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve sample receipt or logistics queries
• Communicating with section heads about incoming workloads
• Preparing and dispatching bottle orders within required timeframes
• Sub-sampling and filtering samples as required
• Coordinating subcontracting of samples and organising freight
• Managing warehouse storage and compliant disposal of samples
• Investigating client and internal queries promptly
• Ensuring compliance with Quarantine Approved Premise requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Promoting a safe working environment and reporting hazards immediately
• Assisting with additional duties to ensure smooth daily operations

About You

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and enjoys working in a dynamic team environment.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A scientific qualification (Diploma or Degree) or solid experience in a laboratory environment
• Experience using a LIMS 
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility with duties and working hours (between 9am–6pm)
• Formal training or experience in laboratory or people management (desirable)

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.