Laboratory Courier - Rotational Shift (Salinas, CA)

IEH Laboratories is a nationally recognized leader in the field of food safety and microbial detection, providing innovative laboratory and consulting services across the United States. Established with a commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of food products, IEH Laboratories specializes in delivering precise and reliable testing services to food manufacturers, processors, and distributors. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert scientific team support clients through every phase of food safety compliance and quality assurance. Located in Salinas, CA, a hub for agricultural and food production activities, the Salinas facility plays a critical role in offering fast and accurate laboratory services to the surrounding food industry.

The Laboratory Courier/Lab Aid position at IEH Laboratories is a vital role that supports the smooth operation of the lab by ensuring timely and safe transportation of samples from customers to the laboratory for analysis. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage between $16.90 and $17.50, with an additional $2 differential for night shifts. Employees in this role will engage in a dynamic work environment where multitasking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential. Besides courier responsibilities, the position includes general laboratory cleaning and other duties as assigned, making it a hands-on role that supports the operational efficiency of the laboratory. Employees should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds regularly and possess a valid US driver’s license with a clean driving record that meets ongoing motor vehicle risk standards.

IEH Laboratories provides a comprehensive benefits package after a brief waiting period, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and paid time off including 15 days per year for sick leave or vacation, 3 days bereavement leave, and 6 paid holidays. Training for this role is during the day shift, after which the employee may work rotating shifts including afternoon and night shifts. The laboratory operates 24/7, so flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required. Potential applicants with moderate to severe food allergies should consider this when applying due to exposure risks in the laboratory environment.