Sample Receiving Technician/Courier

Sample Receiving Technician/Courier

Job Description

The Sample Receiving Technician/Courier is responsible for the safe and timely pickup and delivery of food and environmental samples from client locations to the laboratory. This role is vital in maintaining sample integrity by performing essential temperature and quality checks, accurately documenting sample receipt, and adhering to established chain-of-custody procedures. The position involves extensive driving, with about 75% of each shift spent on the road. A company vehicle is provided for this role.

Responsibilities

• Pick up food, beverage, and environmental samples from client locations according to scheduled routes and timeframes.
• Verify sample integrity upon receipt, including performing basic temperature checks and visual quality inspections.
• Accurately document samples received, noting collection times, temperatures, and any irregularities.
• Maintain proper chain-of-custody and handle samples in compliance with laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Transport samples safely to the laboratory while maintaining required temperature conditions.
• Communicate professionally with clients during pickups, representing the laboratory in a courteous and reliable manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the company vehicle, coolers, and transport supplies.
• Report any delays, incidents, or sample issues promptly to laboratory or logistics personnel.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, driving regulations, and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive for extended periods and manage frequent stops.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures.
• Basic comfort with documentation, logs, and electronic tracking systems.
• Ability to lift and carry coolers or samples up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous courier, route delivery, or laboratory support experience.
• Familiarity with temperature-controlled transport or regulated environments.
• Experience working with food, beverage, or scientific samples.
• Basic understanding of food safety or chain-of-custody practices.

Work Environment

This position requires being on the road 75-80% of each shift. Candidates should be comfortable using routing systems such as Google Maps or Waze and basic technology. The role is suited for someone who enjoys working independently. The shifts are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm, and Tuesday from 11 am to 7:30 pm.

This is a Contract position based out of Plymouth, MN.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $20