Axiom

SAMPLE RECEPTION/ADMIN ASSISTANT

A very different kind of admin job! How would you like to be part of a team responsible for ensuring that blood and other sample submissions are unpacked and booked into our system accurately and quickly, ensuring that tests are run in our laboratories and results transmitted to veterinary practices promptly? Due to continued business growth, we are looking for a reliable and self-motivated individual to join our busy, hard-working Sample Reception team, supporting our service provision to veterinary practices nationwide and abroad.

This position will be responsible for unpacking, booking in, and processing all incoming sample submissions received via courier and Royal Mail, then preparing all materials for onward movement to the various laboratory departments for analysis.

SAMPLE RECEPTION DUTIES

• Unpack and process all incoming submissions, checking all samples received against the accompanying submission form and recording accurate information on the paperwork
• Book in animal details, sample types, and test requests onto our in-house computer system
• Label, prepare, and sort all samples received following all relevant protocols
• Cross reference all packages received against relevant courier documentation

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have to be adaptable, process-driven, able to work on own initiative, and eager to learn new skills as and when required.

• Precise and fast data entry skills are essential, along with the ability to notice small but important details
• Methodical, efficient, and organised approach to all tasks
• Comfortable working to standard operating procedures and able to remain focused and calm under pressure

SALARY & WORKING HOURS

Starting salary of £8.98 per hour, rising to £9.25 (SRA Level 2) with further incremental training increases available through learning progression.

30 HOURS PER WEEK

TUESDAY-SATURDAY 05:00-11:00

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHIFT START/END TIMES COULD BE SUBJECT

In return we will offer:

• Discounts on veterinary products and services.
• Access to our sharesave scheme.
• 5 weeks leave a year plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Sharesave scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Access to great savings through Perk Box.

Interested? If you would like to apply, please click 'Apply Now' to include your CV.