Courier/Facility Assistant

The Courier at EnviroScience will be responsible for transporting environmental samples between client sites and the EnviroScience laboratory. The position requires adherence to safety protocols, accurate handling of samples, and timely delivery. The Courier will also assist with vehicle upkeep, sample logging, and supporting logistics operations as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Sample Transportation

• Safely and efficiently transport environmental samples from various client sites to the laboratory, ensuring proper handling and preservation.
• Follow designated routes and schedules for deliveries and pickups, adjusting for urgent requests as needed.

Adherence to Safety Standards

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety protocols.
• Maintain proper storage conditions for samples, including temperature control and secure containment.

Record Keeping & Documentation

• Accurately document and log all samples being picked up and delivered, ensuring that sample integrity and chain-of-custody are maintained at all times.
• Communicate any discrepancies or issues with sample collection or delivery to appropriate laboratory personnel.

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance checks of the courier vehicle to ensure it is in safe and operational condition.
• Maintain and clean transport equipment, coolers, and other sample-related materials.

Client Interaction & Communication

• Interact professionally with clients during pickups and deliveries, addressing any questions or concerns about transport protocols.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and lab personnel, ensuring clear communication regarding sample handling and schedules.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

• Courier, delivery, or logistics role, preferably in a laboratory, environmental, or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling, preservation techniques, and chain-of-custody procedures.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to meticulously follow sample-handling protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Strong verbal communication to interact effectively with clients and lab personnel.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a dynamic work environment and adapt to changing schedules.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of and commitment to safety protocols when handling and transporting environmental compliance materials.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Work Environment

We need to recruit a special type of candidate. We enjoy and appreciate collaboration, but we all work very independently, with minimal supervision. We are on the road a lot (some overnight travel), outdoors in all kinds of weather, and sometimes in remote and challenging locations. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we'd love to learn more about your work experience and your strengths.

Additional:

Department & Division: 300 Ohio Resource Group

Exempt Status*: Non-Exempt

Reports to**: Senior Manager of Facilities

Works with Inside Company: Laboratory staff/Maintenance

Works with Outside Company: EnviroScience customer base

Working Conditions: Field and internal

Supervisor Responsibilities: N/A

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (coolers/sampler).

Travel Requirements: Daily driving routes, valid driver's license required

*This position is classified as non-exempt based on the job duties.

**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: EnviroScience