Driver/ Lab Aide

Deibel Laboratories Inc • Niles, IL

11d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Deibel Laboratories is seeking a full-time Driver/Lab Aide for its location in Nile, IL. This role involves sample collection and transportation between the laboratory and client sites, interacting with customers, and supporting various laboratory functions. The company emphasizes food and product safety and has been providing Microbiology and Chemistry testing services since 1967.

Requirements

• Must possess a clean driving record (5 years or more)
• Must be 25 years of age for fleet insurance purposes
• All employment offers will be contingent upon successfully obtaining a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) which must be clear to proceed.
• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• At least 1 year of previous driving experience
• Reliability, a good work ethic, and a willingness to learn
• Fluent read, write, and speak English
• Able to program and follow driving navigation software
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Able to work effectively within a collaborative team
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent planning skills
• Able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable sitting for long periods of time
• May also be subject to bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling

Nice To Haves

• Previous long-distance driving / delivery experience
• Live within 30 miles of Nile, IL.
• Able to pass a background check
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Demonstrate a passion for getting things done the right way
• Display confidence in offering suggestions to enhance process efficiency
• Ability to take direction well

Responsibilities

• Follow all internal laboratory and State regulations while taking samples and driving to and from the laboratory/clients’ sampling site
• Interact with customers during sample collection and submission
• Strive to maximize driving route efficiency
• Maintain records of samples and transportation data per relevant procedures
• Maintain sampling supply/equipment inventory
• Complete vehicle operational logs and minor maintenance as needed
• Follow good documentation practices, data integrity principles, and safety behaviors
• Promote a professional company image through exemplary customer relationship skills
• Refer customer inquiries, routing or schedule change requests, and/or complaints to the appropriate Manager
• Ensure proper sample submission and chain of custody protocols are followed
• Suggest and implement continuous process improvement initiatives
• Support laboratory-based functions including sample intake/preparation, cleaning, etc.
• Perform other activities as assigned by management

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
• Full health benefits for self and family (employer pays for 90% of employee premiums and 50% of dependents on our base plan)
• Self-funded dental plan
• Vision plan
• 401K option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED