Responsibilities
- Prepares outgoing shipments of bottle kits and outgoing coolers of samples for delivery to laboratory.
- Utilizes Eurofins LIMS system (TALs) to receive bottle orders from project managers and prepare them in kits as directed.
- Interacts with Project Managers and clients appropriately and professionally.
- Communicates effectively with coworkers about the status of orders.
- Restocks supplies when received so supplies are available to employees when needed.
- Verifies the validity and completeness of all bottle orders being delivered. This verification is done prior to leaving for delivery.
- Maintains the shipping/receiving area to ensure a safe work environment.
- Performs all duties as outlined in the SOP for Couriers.
- Picks up and delivers samples and bottle orders as needed.
- Counts the number of samples when receiving them from clients to make sure that the Chain of Custody and samples match.
- Verifies that samples are not broken or damaged.
- Receives and sign the Chain of Custody.
- Ensures that client signs, dates, and records time on the Chain of Custody when releasing samples.
- Transports samples on ice from client site to the service center, or from our service center to a sub-contracted laboratory.
- Unloads samples and inspect for damage or violated hold times to maintain sample integrity.
- Follows directions or use maps to locate client offices/sites as specified in the courier request form.
- Records 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.
- Maintains records for the vehicle maintenance and driving miles; turn it in at the end of each month.
- Performs duties in accordance with Section 14 of the Transportation and Fleet Safety of the Corporate Safety Manual.
- Complies with the Company’s “Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy”.
- Maintains delivery vehicle to keep in proper working order.
- May be assigned other sample control duties as identified by the Service Center Manager.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- Must comply with Driver Evaluation and Qualification Policy.
- Must maintain vehicle and driving records.
- Must follow safety procedures as per Corporate Safety Manual.
- May involve transporting samples on ice.
- Must verify Chain of Custody documentation.
- Must inspect samples for damage and hold time violations.
- Must use maps or directions to locate client sites.
- Must record arrival and departure times in courier log book.
