Sample Reception - Victoria, Canada - Bureau Veritas

Description

Sample Reception/ Shipping & Receiving

Victoria

Full Time

Basic Purpose:

Sample receipt, preparation of supplies and shipping related duties for all clients in support of the Sample Logistics Team. This position also includes various laboratory and administrative functions.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:

• Greet all clients in a friendly, positive manner
• Receive all client samples
• Unpack samples and organize them according to analytical requirements
• Sort, distribute, filter and preserve samples
• Ensure client samples are entered into LIMS and approved in a timely manner according to sample holding time, test code, due date, and/or received date
• Ensure all samples are redirected as required
• Ensure supply inventories are maintained
• Prepare bottle orders requests and coordinate delivery of bottle orders when needed
• Label and/or dispense acid in bottles, when necessary, as per safety standards
• Check the accuracy of bottles sorted to the bottle order
• Pack bottles in coolers, ensuring sufficient packing materials and ice packs are provided as per Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations
• Ensure the bottle order paperwork is included in the cooler
• Seal cooler with packaging tape and ensure it is safe for transportation
• Place all shipping labels on coolers as per TDG requirements
• Separate all coolers as per delivery requirements
• Ensure all coolers are clean and in good condition
• Print and process bottle orders from LIMS to be shipped out to work sites in a timely and efficient manner
• Prepare sample containers and supplied needed for sample collection, pack bottles in intermediate packaging as per TDG requirements
• Receive all supplies and goods, unpack, verify shipping info and deliver to the designated lab drop-off area
• Work with various couriers for pickup and delivery
• Sorting/Disposing of soil and water samples that are due for disposal as per WI
• Maintain stock of sampling containers/media
• Maintain working area in a clean, safe and an organized manner
• Provide support to the Sample Log In team
• Ensure accuracy of results and data entry
• Recognize routine and non-routine problems and escalate to the Supervisor
• Proactively ensure overall satisfaction of regional client base including communication to project management and supervisor as appropriate
• Monitor/Calibrate the temperatures of fridges, thermometers and temperature guns
• Adhere to Bureau Veritas quality systems QA/QC, SOPs and external accreditation requirements
• Adhere to Bureau Veritas safety policies
• All other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge:

• Technical Diploma
• Experience in a laboratory environment is considered an asset
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
• Ability to work independently as well as engage others when required in escalation of concerns to meet the client needs or to best manage client disappointments
• Energetic and keen with a positive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking, prioritizing and adapting to changes are required

Working Conditions:

• High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment
• Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work
• Changing priorities and balancing workload to meet tight deadlines
• Some lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs) and may involve long periods of standing
• Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment