Production Lab Courier

Production Lab Courier Part-time Production Lab Courier (12-20 hrs/week) – Oakland, CA Animal Biome is an Oakland-based biotech company improving gut health for cats and dogs through microbiome science. We’re hiring a part-time courier to pick up donations from local donor homes and return them to our Oakland lab. Additionally this may include cleaning/disinfecting courier supplies (ice packs, donor coolers) and keeping the courier supply area stocked and organized, as needed. Schedule: Monday–Friday, starting as assigned between 8:30 - 9:30am and continuing until your route is complete (approx. 12-20 hours/week). You will be assigned an arrival time at our facility in the morning and drive until your route is complete - most drivers finish their routes between 11:30 - 1pm. What you’ll do Pick up bagged pet fecal donations from coolers kept at donor homes located between Hayward (to the South), El Sobrante (to the North), Alameda (to the West) and the Berkeley & Oakland hills (to the East), and deliver to our downtown Oakland lab Provide friendly, professional service to donor families Communicate updates via Slack during your route Clean and disinfect courier supplies (ice packs, donor coolers, reusable materials) following SOPs as needed Keep courier supplies organized, stocked, and ready for daily routes. Pulling supplies from our facility. Drive your personal vehicle ~30–50 miles/day (mileage reimbursement provided at federal standard rate) Requirements Reliable personal vehicle + valid driver’s license (must pass MVR + background check) Comfortable driving/parking around the East Bay (including parallel parking) Able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend over/squat repeatedly throughout a shift, stand/walk for shifts, and navigate stairs/uneven paths at homes Strong communication, attention to detail, and basic tech skills (Slack, phone/tablet) Preferred Qualifications: iPad/Apple product use, customer service experience, familiarity with East Bay, courier or delivery driving experience, Google Sheets. Notes: To be considered, applicants must answer all of the screening questions associated with this application. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 per hour Benefits: Paid sick time Application Question(s): Do you have a reliable vehicle with current registration and insurance? (mileage reimbursement provided) Do you have the physical ability to walk up stairs and across uneven terrain? Tell us about your Oakland, Bay Area driving experience. Tell us about your experience with companion animals. This job requires you to drive throughout the Bay Area including narrow streets and steep hills. You may be required to parallel park on busy or narrow streets. Are you comfortable and confident navigating through that environment? Why are you interested in working for Animal Biome? Did you read that this is approx. 12-20 hours per week, starting at an assigned time between 8:30-9:30am and continue until route is complete? Language: English (Required) Ability to Commute: Oakland, CA 94609 (Required) Work Location: In person

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