Job Description Full time position Operating hours Monday to Friday Day Shift but may require some afternoon shift work in peak period only. Immediate Start 37.5hrs/wk hourly rate $30.26 super, leave accrual Based in Murarrie Queensland As a Sample Preparation Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring all samples are appropriately receipted, sorted, prepared and packaged for transport in a timely manner to achieve operational, customer and quality requirements. The role will focus on: Preparing labelling and processing all incoming samples Emailing and liaising with clients when discrepancies with paperwork or samples arise Recording in CRM sample/client information Preparing soils, plant tissue, water and other sample types Preparing samples to be forwarded to external laboratories Logging samples into LIMS system Recording weights when required Booking courier services and preparing samples for transport Working in the fast-paced sample receipt and preparation area Loading sample into trays and trolleys for the sample drying process Grinding of soils & plant samples as well as accurately splitting soil samples (when required) Ensuring samples are completed in a timely manner and correct methods, procedures and work instructions are adhered to Able to complete all quality control records in accordance with quality requirements and work instructions Contribute to the continuous improvement of their work area and processes as well as the overall efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations