Full time Sample Receipt Senior Technician
Ifp-labs UK West Yorkshire is a UKAS accredited Laboratory that has been providing analytical services to the food industry for over 30 years. We are a fast-growing company based across two buildings.
We are looking for Sample Receipt Senior Technician to work in the Sample receipt department of our main analytical laboratory.
Duties will include:
· Checking samples upon receipt, recording arrival condition and arrival temperature whenever applicable.
· Checking client paperwork ensuring correlation with the samples received and immediately contacting clients whenever there is a discrepancy.
· Storing the samples under the appropriate conditions in line with procedures.
· Allocating individual job number to each group of samples.
· Allocating individual sample number to each sample.
· Ensure that the analysis suite allocated to the job accurately meets the client requirements.
· When required, log details onto the appropriate database system.
· Log in sample submissions into the relevant databases.
· Liaise with clients over telephone and email.
· Support the Microbiological department when needed.
Shift pattern:
Wednesday to Saturday, 8am - 6pm, with a 37-minute unpaid break.
Some overtime maybe required at the end of the shift.
Essential Criteria:
- 5 GCSE's A-C / 4 or above which must include English.
- Computer Literate in excel and word.
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
Desirable Criteria:
- A-Level's or equivalent.
- GCSE in IT.
Candidates must be highly organised, efficient, and accurate with strict attention to detail. They should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be confident in communicating directly with customers. Good computer skills are essential. Candidates should be reliable and able to work as an integral part of a small team.
This role is physical and will include lifting crates and sorting through samples.
Successful candidate’s will be given the relevant training with regards to all the above duties.
Rate of pay will be £8.88 - £12.96 per hour depending on age.
Candidates will be required to undertake a short computer test at interview.
Unspent criminal convictions to be declared at interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £8.88-£12.96 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please confirm the shift pattern / hours of the role you are applying for.
- Please confirm the name of the role you are applying for.
- Where are you based?
- What's interested you in working in ifp-labs?
- Are you able to reliably commute to Halifax, HX2 6JB?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
