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Posted Job Title

Part-time, Temporary Courier - New Bolton Center

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The primary function of this position is to courier laboratory specimens from the PADLS Poultry Field Office in Manheim, PA to the New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, PA for sorting and distribution. Responsibilities will include maintaining logs and forms, ordering and stocking supplies, and keeping the Field Office clean and organized. Other assigned duties will include basic quality assurance/quality control tasks such as temperature monitoring.

Good computer skills, dependability, and demonstrated responsibility are required. The employee must be self-motivated, capable of working independently without frequent, direct supervision, and able to follow verbal and written instructions. This person must be able to interact with customers and co-workers in a professional manner and regularly lift items weighing greater than 25 pounds. There is no public transportation to New Bolton Center or the Manheim Field Office. This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Description

The primary function of this position is to courier laboratory specimens from the PADLS Poultry Field Office in Manheim, PA to the New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, PA for sorting and distribution. Responsibilities will include maintaining logs and forms, ordering and stocking supplies, and keeping the Field Office clean and organized. Other assigned duties will include basic quality assurance/quality control tasks such as temperature monitoring.

Good computer skills, dependability, and demonstrated responsibility are required. The employee must be self-motivated, capable of working independently without frequent, direct supervision, and able to follow verbal and written instructions. This person must be able to interact with customers and co-workers in a professional manner and regularly lift items weighing greater than 25 pounds. There is no public transportation to New Bolton Center or the Manheim Field Office. Candidate must possess a current driver's license. This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Location - City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $20.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.