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Sample Reception Technician

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Slough, Berkshire, England
£13.60 - 13.60 per hour
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Pharmaceutical

Job Title: Sample Reception Technician

Location: Slough

Pay Range/details: £13.60 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Omega has an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading water testing specialists, This role is initially offered on a temporary basis working Monday - Friday 16:00-00:00

Key Responsibilities – Sample Reception Technician

  • Assigning accurate testing
  • Handling of all activities relating to sample reception and goods in including receiving deliveries and unpacking samples, shipping of parcels/post
  • Logging samples into LIMS and storage
  • Some lab-based work and administration tasks.
  • Assisting the team in maintaining an efficient workflow through the laboratory.
  • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and hygiene in storage areas including sample disposal.
  • To liaise with Custmoer Service and clients regarding any sample queries
  • To despatch and document samples to subcontract labs in a timely manner avoiding deviations

Qualifications & Requirements – Sample Reception Technician

  • Accurate data entry
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
  • To be able to work within set targets and goals and be able to manage expectations.
  • To be able to work well in a team, with an open, honest and approachable character.
  • To have a good eye for detail and understand the business processes.
  • To demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support other individuals in the team.

What we can offer – Sample Reception Technician

  • Opportunity to work with a company at the forefront of chemical and microbiological testing
  • Excellent work/life balance
  • Immediate start

For more information on this role, please contact Sam Griffin on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Omega specialises in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

Candidates who are currently a Lab Technician, Lab Analyst, Scientific Technician may be suitable for this role.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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