Lab Courier: Precise, Timely Sample Transport

Thesterlinglab; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Sterling Labs, a DoD- and AIHA-accredited environmental laboratory, seeks a Courier to ensure timely, secure transport of samples between collection sites and laboratory branches. You will manage pickups, handle samples safely, and maintain accurate records while adhering to safety regulations.

Join a team committed to quality and environmental stewardship, with opportunities for growth within a supportive, growth-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Excellent time management and punctuality in daily routes.
• Strong attention to detail when handling and documenting samples.
• Ability to follow routes and adjust to changing conditions.
• Solid customer service and basic problem-solving skills.
• Experience recording data using digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Load all necessary supplies needed for daily pickups.
• Complete daily pickup schedule in a timely manner.
• Deliver daily pickups to branches at shift end.
• Handle lab samples safely and securely.
• Safely operate a company vehicle and obey traffic laws.
• Use handheld device to manage pickups and confirmations.
• Assess traffic, routes, and weather for efficiency.

Skills

Valid driver’s license with clean DMV

Time management

Attention to detail

Route planning & adaptability

Customer service & problem solving

Digital record keeping

Tools

Handheld electronic tracking device

Company vehicle

Job description

Sterling Labs, a DoD- and AIHA-accredited environmental laboratory, seeks a Courier to ensure timely, secure transport of samples between collection sites and laboratory branches. You will manage pickups, handle samples safely, and maintain accurate records while adhering to safety regulations.

Join a team committed to quality and environmental stewardship, with opportunities for growth within a supportive, growth-focused workplace.