Sample Reception
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West MidlandscontractPosted: 5 May 2026
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Location
Bretby
Contract Type
Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
Rotating shifts between 7:00am and 7:30pm
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Sample Reception Technician to join a busy laboratory operation supporting the receipt, logging, and preparation of samples for testing. This role is critical to ensuring samples are accurately tracked, stored, and distributed to laboratory teams in a timely and compliant manner. The position offers a temp-to-perm pathway with strong long-term prospects.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving, checking, and booking in samples delivered to the laboratory
Accurately labelling, logging, and registering samples onto internal systems
Ensuring samples are handled, stored, and prepared in line with procedures
Liaising with laboratory teams to prioritise and distribute samples for testing
Identifying and reporting any discrepancies, damaged samples, or incomplete information
Maintaining accurate records and traceability of all received samples
Ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards
Keeping the sample reception area clean, organised, and efficient
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in sample reception, laboratory support, logistics, or a similar role (desirable but not essential)
High attention to detail and ability to accurately record information
Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems
Good organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to work rotating shifts and a Tuesday-Saturday rota
What's on Offer
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term stability
Full on-the-job training and development
Consistent Tuesday to Saturday working pattern
Entry point into a professional laboratory environment
Competitive hourly pay depending on experienceAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Location
Bretby
Contract Type
Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
Rotating shifts between 7:00am and 7:30pm
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Sample Reception Technician to join a busy laboratory operation supporting the receipt, logging, and preparation of samples for testing. This role is critical to ensuring samples are accurately tracked, stored, and distributed to laboratory teams in a timely and compliant manner. The position offers a temp-to-perm pathway with strong long-term prospects.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving, checking, and booking in samples delivered to the laboratory
Accurately labelling, logging, and registering samples onto internal systems
Ensuring samples are handled, stored, and prepared in line with procedures
Liaising with laboratory teams to prioritise and distribute samples for testing
Identifying and reporting any discrepancies, damaged samples, or incomplete information
Maintaining accurate records and traceability of all received samples
Ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards
Keeping the sample reception area clean, organised, and efficient
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in sample reception, laboratory support, logistics, or a similar role (desirable but not essential)
High attention to detail and ability to accurately record information
Basic IT skills and confidence using computer systems
Good organisational and time-management skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to work rotating shifts and a Tuesday-Saturday rota
What's on Offer
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term stability
Full on-the-job training and development
Consistent Tuesday to Saturday working pattern
Entry point into a professional laboratory environment
Competitive hourly pay depending on experienceAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website