The Courier is responsible for the pick-up and delivery of water, soil and air samples to and from the laboratory. Maintain the quality, hold time, and turnaround time objectives of the lab. Prepare and deliver bottle orders to clients following the SOP of the lab. Receive and stock all sample control supplies, prepare and ship sample kits and perform sampling events as needed. Dispose of samples and hazardous waste according to guidelines and carry out any other duties assigned by the department manager.
The Courier will work out of the Derry, New Hampshire lab.
Do you enjoy driving but only want Part time hours?/ This position is for you.
Hours will be - Part-Time 25-30 hours per week
Compensation is $19-21/hour
Courier responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform all duties as outlined in the SOP for Couriers.
- Pick up and deliver samples, bottle orders and report to the laboratory for sign-in and analysis.
- Count the number of samples when receiving them from clients to make sure that the Chain of Custody and samples match. Verify that samples are not broken or damaged.
- Receive and sign the Chain of Custody.
- Ensure that client signs, dates, and records time on the Chain of Custody when releasing samples.
- Transport samples on ice from client site to the lab, or from our lab to a sub- contracted laboratory.
- Unload samples and inspect for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity.
- Interact with Project Managers and clients appropriately and professionally.
- Follow directions or use maps to locate client offices/sites as specified in the courier request form.
- Communicate effectively with the courier coordinator about the courier schedule.
- Record in the courier log book the time that courier arrives to the site and time leaving from the site for all the pick ups and deliveries.
- Maintain records for the vehicle maintenance and driving miles; turn it in at the end of each month.
- Restock supplies when received so supplies are available to employees when needed.
- Verify the validity and completeness of all bottle orders being delivered. This verification is done prior to leaving for delivery.
- Perform duties in accordance with Section 14 of the Transportation and Fleet Safety of the Corporate Safety Manual.
- Comply with the Company’s “Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy”.
- Maintain delivery truck to keep in proper working order.
- May be assigned other sample control duties as identified by the department manager of Sample Control.