What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Courier/Media Prep Technician position at Institute for Environmental Health, Inc.?
IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is now accepting applications for a Courier/Media Prep Technician position at its facility in Asheboro, NC.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
– A high school diploma or GED (required); an associate degree in Biology or related field (preferred)
– Basic math skills
– Good attitude and willingness to work with others, as well as ability to work independently when performing courier duties
– Strong schedule reliability and flexibility if needed
– Good communication and organization skills
– Ability to occasionally lift 50lbs above waist level
– Ability to regularly lift 30lbs above waist level
– Strong understanding of aseptic technique in the laboratory
– A valid US driver’s license and clean driving record (including, at minimum, no accidents in the last 5 years) that meets/continues to meet motor vehicle risk standards, as verified through ongoing MVR monitoring
Courier/Media Prep duties include: safely transporting samples from customers to the lab on a fixed schedule (trips can take up to 3 hours round trip), cleaning and maintaining coolers for sample transport, media preparation, sample prep, sample sorting and log-in, sample testing steps (under supervision), washing glassware, general laboratory cleaning, data entry, inventory control, and other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time position and is eligible for standard benefits after a brief waiting period. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:00pm with occasional weekend coverage. The laboratory operates 24/7, so candidates must be willing to work nights, weekends, and potentially holidays.
Due to exposure to various food allergens in the laboratory environment, applicants with moderate-to-severe food allergies, particularly peanut allergies, are discouraged from applying.
To apply for this position please access the company’s job posting at: https://portal.iehlabs.com/applyatieh.html#69bd98664e7699b806bd13c9
After navigating to the URL listed above, you will be asked to complete optional self-identification surveys and submit your cover letter, resume and references in a combined, single(1) PDF.
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