Courier

Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for obtaining samples from clients and delivering completed reports when needed.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Exhibit safe driving skills and maintain a driving record acceptable to company’s insurance carrier.
• Pick up samples from the client at the arranged time and deliver to the laboratory.
• Provide courteous client service and communicate any emerging client requirements to the laboratory as needed.
• Ensure departmental Standard Operation Procedures are followed at all times.
• Check sample regularly to ensure that the correct temperature is maintained.
• Maintain records of mileage, vehicle maintenance and other important information for departmental records.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and maintenance as required.
• Run errands for laboratory personnel so that analysis can proceed in a timely fashion.
• May assist laboratory personnel with preparation and analysis of sample.
• May assist laboratory personnel with washing of laboratory equipment.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process.
• This position has the responsibilities and authority to identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations in accordance with the prescribed complaint system.
• Adhere to all safety policies.

Qualifications

• The incumbent must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• The incumbent must exhibit safe driving skills.
• Client relation skills are essential when interacting with clients for deliveries.
• Time management skills are helpful to facilitate the pick up of all scheduled deliveries.
• The incumbent must have the skill to maintain the safety and integrity of the sample.
• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent relevant work experience.
• The incumbent performs routine tasks that follow established delivery procedures.
• Problems are standard such as a delay in delivery time due to traffic congestion, samples not ready for pick up, and mechanical difficulties.
• Integrity of sample environment must be maintained to avoid inaccurate results.
• The incumbent works in a delivery vehicle during most of the day and is subject to the environmental conditions of each delivery.
• Lifting of up to 50-pound sample loads is required for daily deliveries.
• The incumbent may work in a laboratory environment which requires the wearing of a mask, laboratory coat, and insulated gloves.
• Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory.
• The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a sitting position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The incumbent works in a delivery vehicle during most of the day and is subject to the environmental conditions of each delivery.
• Lifting of up to 50-pound sample loads is required for daily deliveries.
• The incumbent may work in a laboratory environment which requires the wearing of a mask, laboratory coat, and insulated gloves.
• Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur when in the laboratory.
• The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a sitting position.

Why Join Us?

• To contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• To have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 60 years of experience and expertise.
• To be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• To be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• To grow in an international group of more than 10,000 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.