Seasonal Courier/Laboratory Assistant- Kingsburg

DFA of California•Kingsburg, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Chemistry Manager, the primary responsibilities of the Courier/Laboratory Assistant will be to assist in the courier pick up routes and provide laboratory support in the Chemistry department to include ensuring customer service, courtesy and timeliness of pre-scheduled sample pick-up and drop-offs. This role serves primarily in a production atmosphere as support, responsible for sanitation in all areas and to maintain a superior level of cleanliness. The position involves routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disposing of trash, performing all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner. Communication with all laboratory personnel is key to ensure quality and efficient service, while maintaining customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality. A working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation is required. The role demands maintaining a professional attitude and acceptable working relationship with coworkers, offering assistance when applicable. Responsibilities also include assisting with washing and maintaining laboratory ware, preparing and setting up samples for analysis, and maintaining the laboratory (i.e.: equipment, supplies, quality assurance, and accurate records throughout all procedures). The ability to drive long distances, up to 8 hours per day if needed, and maintain pre-schedule appointments is essential. Positive interaction with customers and a basic understanding of the tests performed are also important. The role requires maintaining records of sample pick up and assisting in other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

Applicant will possess a high school diploma or GED.
A current valid California driver’s license.
Must be acceptable to drive per the Motor Vehicle Background Check.
Working knowledge of ISO 17025 Quality procedures related to sample documentation.

Responsibilities

Serve primarily in a production atmosphere as support.
Responsible for sanitation in all areas and to maintain a superior level of cleanliness.
Provides routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disposing of trash.
Performs all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
Communicates with all laboratory personnel to ensure quality and efficient service.
Maintains customer satisfaction and appropriate confidentiality.
Maintain a professional attitude and acceptable working relationship with coworkers, offering assistance when applicable.
Assists with washing and maintaining laboratory ware.
Prepares and sets up samples for analysis.
Maintains laboratory (i.e.: equipment, supplies, quality assurance, and accurate records throughout all procedures).
Ability to drive long distances, 8 hours per day if needed.
Positive interaction with customers and basic understanding of the tests performed.
Ability to keep pre-schedule appointments.
Maintain records of sample pick up.
Assist in other assigned duties as needed.