Job Description

Act as a liaison or contact between clients, laboratory management and department personnel. Also responsible for providing resolution to client service issues and technical support to laboratory personnel and clients.

J OB FUNCTIONS

• Provide quality and timely response to internal and external client inquiries and requests
• Communicate results problems and discrepancies to clients and follow issue through to a satisfactory conclusion
• Track and trend client data as required
• Identify client concerns, complaints, and trends and recommend changes to accommodate client needs
• Set up new client accounts in LIMS and create required documents for sample submission for new clients
• Maintain records of all client communications and requirements
• Notify laboratory of special client requirements and monitor for compliance
• Ensure compliance to ISO 17025 standards are maintained

WORK SCHEDULE - Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4-year degree in Food Science, Microbiology or closely related field; Alternatively, equivalent work experience Required

• 1+ years of laboratory experience Required

• Effective problem prevention and problem-solving skills Required

• Written and verbal communication skills necessary to cross multiple disciplines Required

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Required

• Proficiency with LIMS and Client Portal systems ​​​​​​​Required

• Ability to interact with clients, affiliates, and employees effectively while maintaining a professional and pleasant work approach even under stressful conditions ​​​​​​​Required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English/Highest level of knowledge Required

• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate

• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required

• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, familiarity with databases and LIMS Required

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Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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