Sample Reception Officer

at  RPS Group

RPS is actively seeking a dynamic and organised Sample Reception Officer to join our Sample Reception team providing vital support to our esteemed Laboratory team located in Bedford. This is a full time, permanent position.
As part of the Sample Coordination Team, you will be responsible for overseeing incoming work, reviewing and booking in samples to ensure correct details are recorded and client requirements are understood.

WHO WE ARE

We operate from purpose-built laboratory facilities which have a long history of providing expert advice and analytical solutions to the agochemical sector. Our laboratories enjoy an international reputation for solving complex and novel analytical problems in a wide variety of food, feed and forage crops.
We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

• Receiving and unpacking deliveries of samples throughout the day.
• Responsible for logging samples into LIMS accurately.
• Record receiving temperatures of samples and check samples for deviations.
• Ensure all work requests are accompanied by correct paperwork (chain of custody against quote) and purchase order number.
• Ensure samples are stored in the correct locations in a timely manner.
• Review storage space usage and requirements for upcoming work.
• Liaise with Project Coordination Team to ensure timely disposal of samples.
• Follow procedures to perform basic sample preparation and determination.