Maintains driver logs as well as all Federal Motor Carrier Regulations. Safely transports biological materials maintaining the required temperature.

Maintains the cleanliness of the company vehicle as well as reporting any needed maintenance. Reports any accidents while using company equipment.

Maintains confidentiality of company or personal information of others. Accurately counts and prepares packaging components.

Works around hazardous substances and follows all safety guidelines to minimize exposure. Adheres to all company and manufacturer safety guidelines at all times.

Operates commercial motor vehicles in urban, suburban, and rural areas in all weather conditions. Transports equipment and specimen without causing damage to any product.

Receives, handles and inventories specimens of human, animal, and / or plant origin and having potentially hazardous properties.

Must travel to other facilities to meet business needs. Assures compliance to cGMP parts 210 and 211 and company quality systems.

Build and maintain positive relationships through open & timely communication, regular performance feedback, and conflict resolution in a timely and professional manner.

Driver 2 must apply skills to perform the following duties :

• Expertly makes appropriate decisions to serve customers.
• Understands customers' concerns and critical problems and demonstrates that solving their problems is a top priority.
• Meets commitments and ensures work expectations are completed on time.
• Acquires assignments and prepares paperwork and inspects equipment prior to departing from the facility.
• Comfortable cross-training and helping another team member accomplish a task.

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

The qualifications listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and / or ability. To perform this job successfully, an individual can complete each duty listed below :

• Communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Prepare reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrable proficiency with computers and strong literacy of Windows, Microsoft Office applications or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and governmental regulations.
• Requires strong and effective communication with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients.

Education / Experience :

• Requires High School Diploma
• Requires 2 years driving experience in a similar role.
• Requires valid Commercial driver’s license Class B (CDL B) and a good driving record.
• Requires knowledge of Universal Precautions, general laboratory and quality assurance / control.
• Requires experience with routine vehicle maintenance.

Work Conditions / Physical Requirements :

• Requires ability to work in a cold environment with exposure to dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, marked changes in temperature.
• May push / pull 600 lb liquid nitrogen dewars, and work from a platform ladder.
• Must use personal protective equipment and enforce to safety protocols.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and push up to 100 lbs.
• Process and handle materials frozen on dry ice (-78 C) or liquid nitrogen (-196 C) for up to 6 hours per day.
• Drive automotive equipment, and load and unload equipment into and out of company vehicle.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Last updated : 2024-07-03