Responsibilities
- 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 the shipping/receiving area to ensure a safe work environment
- Prepare outgoing shipments of bottle kits and coolers for pick-up
- Perform on-site sampling events as needed
- Dispose of samples according to guidelines on a monthly basis to remain in compliance with EPA and EH&S requirements
- Maintain delivery truck to keep in proper working order
- Label samples after log in on an as needed basis
- May be assigned other sample control duties as identified by the department manager of Sample Control
Requirements
- Must be able to drive and transport samples safely
- Must follow SOPs for couriers
- Must verify Chain of Custody documentation
- Must inspect samples for damage and hold time violations
- Must communicate effectively with courier coordinator and clients
- Must maintain vehicle maintenance and mileage records
- Must restock supplies upon receipt
- Must verify bottle orders before delivery
- Must comply with Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy
- Must maintain a safe work environment in shipping/receiving area
- Must prepare outgoing shipments of bottle kits and coolers
- Must perform on-site sampling events as needed
- Must dispose of samples and hazardous waste according to guidelines
- Must maintain delivery truck in proper working order
- Must label samples after log in when required
Work Arrangement
On-site — Ayer, Massachusetts
Additional Information
- Hours are Tuesday-Friday with a 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM start
- Each day includes 2-5 hours of driving and 1-2 hours of sample bottle prep work
- Total weekly hours: 15-20 hours
- Flexibility is a must
- Compensation is $18-20/hour (DOE)
- Must comply with the Company’s Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy
- Must follow Section 14 of the Transportation and Fleet Safety of the Corporate Safety Manual
- Must maintain delivery truck in proper working order
- Dispose of samples and hazardous waste according to guidelines
- Monthly disposal of samples to remain compliant with EPA and EH&S requirements
- Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record (implied by compliance requirements)
