Production Lab Courier

Production Lab Courier

Part-time Production Lab Courier (20–25 hrs/week) – Oakland, CA AnimalBiome 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, plus clean/disinfect courier supplies (ice packs, donor coolers) and keep the courier supply area stocked and organized.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, as assigned between 8:30 - 9:30am until route is complete (approx. 12-20 hours/week)

What you’ll do

• Pick up bagged donations from donor homes and deliver to our 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
• Keep courier supplies organized, stocked, and ready for daily routes
• Drive your personal vehicle ~30–50 miles/day (mileage reimbursement provided)

Requirements

• Reliable personal vehicle + valid driver’s license (must pass DMV + background check)
• Comfortable driving/parking around the East Bay (including parallel parking)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, 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 use, customer service experience, familiarity with East Bay, 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.
• Why are you interested in working for AnimalBiome?
• Did you read that this is approx. 12-20 hours per week, starting at an assigned time between 8:30-9:30 and continue until route is complete?

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oakland, CA 94609 (Required)

Work Location: In person