Laboratory Technician/Courier (Jerome, ID)

IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group in Jerome, ID is seeking a Laboratory Technician/Courier. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred. Responsibilities include sample preparation and safe transport of samples on a fixed schedule.

This full-time position, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, offers standard benefits after a brief waiting period. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; associate degree preferred.
• Proficient in data entry and computer applications.
• Strong understanding of aseptic technique in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and samples, sort and log in samples under supervision.
• Safely transport samples from customers to the lab on a fixed schedule.
• Maintain inventory control and ensure lab cleanliness.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Multitasking

Driving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Laboratory Technician/Courier (Jerome, ID)

IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is now accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician/Courier position at its facility in Jerome, ID.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• A high school diploma or GED (required); an associate degree in Biology or related field (preferred)
• Proficiency with data entry and computer applications
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of aseptic technique in the laboratory
• A valid US driver’s license issued at least 5 years prior to the date of hire, with a clean driving record (including, at minimum, no at-fault accidents in the last 5 years) that meets/continues to meet IEH’s motor vehicle risk standards, as verified through ongoing MVR monitoring.

Laboratory Technician/Courier duties include:

• Media/sample preparation, sample sorting and log-in, sample testing steps (under supervision), compositing using aseptic technique, transcribing results, washing glassware, general laboratory cleaning, safely transporting samples from customers to the lab on a fixed schedule (approximately 5 hours of driving per day), cleaning and maintaining coolers for sample transport
• Inventory control, and other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position and will be eligible for standard benefits after a brief waiting period. The shift for this position is Monday through Friday, from 11:00am to 7:30pm.

Due to exposure to various food allergens in the laboratory environment, applicants with moderate-to-severe food allergies are discouraged from applying.

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