Field Technician I - Temporary

Microbac Laboratories, Inc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Temporary Courier, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of laboratory samples. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in the science field. You'll be responsible for safely collecting samples from clients and delivering them to the lab, all while following established protocols. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, this role is perfect for those who value attention to detail and enjoy driving. Embrace the chance to grow within a supportive environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Clean driving record and ability to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company vehicle to pick up and deliver samples.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for sample handling.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Driving Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Come join our family! Microbac Laboratories is an essential business offering competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flex-time, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!

Whether you are just starting your career in science or looking to further it, Microbac will put you on the path of an exciting career with room to grow. Quality, safety, giving back to our communities, diversity and inclusion, customer success and employee wellbeing are part of our core culture. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our family as aTemporaryField Technician.

ABOUT MICROBAC

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients worldwide, offering laboratory solutions to the life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.

Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project and scope.

As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Temporary Courier for our laboratory to support the overall operation of the laboratory by ensuring samples are picked up, stored, and delivered to the designated laboratory location. Operating company vehicles, Couriers travel to client locations to collect pre-packaged samples of food and food products and deliver them to our laboratory. Upon pick up, Couriers are expected to thoroughly document their pickups and store the samples in accordance to our SOPs to ensure the integrity of the samples during transit.

No experience required. Must be over 21, have a clean driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Working under the direction of the Field Service Manager, Field Technicians and Couriers support the overall operation of the laboratory by ensuring samples are picked up, stored and delivered to the designated laboratory locations in an efficient and timely manner while following all established SOP's and safety guidelines.

MAJOR/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Safely and efficiently operate a company vehicle to drive to and from client locations for the purposes of retrieving samples and then deliver them to the laboratory
• Promote the Company's brand through professional interactions with clients and observable safe driving practices

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Sample pick-up on a planned schedule according to customer requirements
• Maintain storage of samples in accordance with established SOP's
• Ensure legal documentation is complete and accurate (i.e.; Chain of Custody Forms)
• Maintain regular communication with internal management regarding samples, schedules, customer requirements, problems, delays, and/or complaints
• Observe all applicable roadway laws
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Company vehicle
• Maintain accurate logs, records and other documentation as required
• Prepare sample containers to be delivered and used by customers to collect samples
• Ensure samples are labeled appropriately and assist with sample log-in efforts
• Set up and operate sample collection instrumentation
• Provide technical assistance to customers within realm of capabilities; or refer to senior management

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Job Requirements:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Above average attention to detail
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate a Company vehicle and observe all applicable safety protocols and laws
• Clean driving record (over previous 36 months)

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 21 years of age

Physical requirements will be shared during the interview process and reasonable accommodations made within the scope of the position for those with disabilities as applicable by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status