Sample Reception Admin

Cawood Scientific Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific testing company in Manchester seeks a Sample Reception Admin to join its growing team. The role involves receiving, unpacking, and logging customer samples for laboratory analysis. Candidates should have basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and the ability to communicate effectively. This full-time position offers training to develop skills in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Basic level experience of using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner either by phone or email.
• Good eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unpack customer samples on arrival at site.
• Email customers to resolve queries professionally.
• Log samples onto the system accurately and efficiently.
• Understand and follow provided Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work as a team to maintain morale and assist colleagues.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Work prioritization

Job description

**Consent****Cookie Name**: Google Analytics**What it does:** Data Collection, Configuration, Data Processing and Reporting**Why is it used:** Tracks and Reports Traffic (Anonymised) for Web Analytics**How long it lasts:** At least 25 Months .**Enquiries**When contacted with an enquiry, we will hold the entity name and contact details only for the purposes of handling the enquiry.* recognise you whenever you visit this website (this speeds up your access to the website as you do not have to log in each time);* obtain information about your preferences, online movements and use of the internet;* carry out research and statistical analysis to help improve our content, products and services and to help us better understand our customer requirements and interests;* target our marketing and advertising campaigns more effectively by providing interest-based advertisements that are personalised to your interests;* make your online experience more efficient and enjoyable.Sample Reception Admin page is loaded## Sample Reception Adminlocations: Manchester, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: January 29, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ106985**This role is located in Marchwood, within the Cawood Scientific Environment Division.** Marchwood, part of Cawood, was established in 1998 and performs a range of specialist analytical testing services to customers operating in the Environmental, Industrial and Agricultural Sectors from its three laboratories based in the South and North of England. As a leading UK Dioxin and Furans analysis laboratory and the UK’s leading specialist laboratory for independent occupational hygiene analysis, Marchwood offers a range of services for the environmental, occupational and food/feed sectors. **.****Job Description:**Marchwood are the biggest and fastest growing provider of occupational hygiene testing in the UK.* Our continued growth has created opportunities to expand our Sample Reception Team, so we are looking for conscientious and reliable individuals, who are willing to learn something new (full training provided).JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT To receive, unpack and log customer samples onto the laboratory system, ensuring they are ready for analysis. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN DUTIES • Receive and unpack customer samples on arrival at site, ensuring paperwork is present and legible. • When necessary, email customers in a professional manner to resolve queries promptly. • Liaise with laboratory and customer service colleagues to ensure that customer requirements are achievable. • Log samples onto the system accurately and efficiently. • Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided. • Work as a team, maintaining morale and actively offering help and assistance wherever possible. SKILLS REQUIRED • Basic level experience of using Microsoft Office applications especially EXCEL. • Ability to communicate in a professional manner either by phone or email. • Good eye for detail. • Ability to prioritise workloads.Able to work efficiently and proactively within a fast paced environment that has waves of large workloads.Proactive personality that can work well in a team and get provide support to the rest of the lab when needed.