Location:
Gaithersburg and Rockville, Maryland Job type: Part-time, non-exempt W-2 employee
Pay:
$25/hour, with a minimum of 2 paid hours per assigned shift Quintara Biosciences is hiring a dependable Campus Associate to collect sequencing samples from designated locations in Gaithersburg and Rockville and deliver them to a designated UPS location or other approved handoff point the same day. This is one position covering both service areas. Work Schedule Shifts may be assigned Monday-Friday, starting at 4:00 PM and typically finishing around 5:30-6:00 PM. Actual end times vary. Complete all assigned pickups and the same-day handoff before ending your shift. Receive at least 2 hours of pay per assigned shift, even if you finish early. All actual time worked beyond 2 hours is paid. The 2-hour minimum applies whether one or both service areas are assigned. Assignments depend on business needs; daily shifts are not guaranteed. Travel between assigned stops and the final handoff location is paid work time. Responsibilities Collect, organize, and safely transport samples following company procedures. Complete same-day handoffs before the required UPS or other applicable cutoff. Use mobile apps to follow routes, confirm pickups, submit photos and shipment records, and report issues. Help maintain sample drop boxes and occasionally assist with approved materials or local events. Event support is paid and has no sales quota. Qualifications Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. Consistently available to start at 4:00 PM Monday-Friday and complete assigned routes. Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and auto insurance covering required work-related driving. Able to cover both Gaithersburg and Rockville on the same day when assigned, use smartphone apps, walk between pickup points, and carry light packages, with or without reasonable accommodation. No prior experience required; training is provided. Availability for at least six months is preferred. Vehicle Expenses A personal vehicle is required. The $25/hour rate is intended to cover ordinary route-related mileage, fuel, parking, and vehicle-use expenses. These expenses are not reimbursed separately unless required by applicable law. How to Apply Apply through this platform. A resume is preferred but not required. Please include your availability, usual starting neighborhood, transportation method, and any relevant experience. Quintara Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types:
Part-time, Subcontract Pay:
$25.00 per hour Application Question(s):
- Do you expect to remain available for the minimum commitment period described above?
- Can you reliably start at the scheduled time on the listed workdays and complete all assigned pickups and the same-day handoff? The actual end time may vary.
- What is your current employment or student status (for example, full-time, part-time, student, retired, or other)? What time do your regular daily commitments normally end, and could they conflict with the pickup schedule above?
- Which city or neighborhood would you normally start from, and approximately how long would it take you to reach the service area described above? Can you reliably cover all assigned pickup locations, including multiple areas on the same day when assigned?
- What reliable transportation method would you use for the assigned route (personal vehicle or public transit where suitable)? Can you reach all assigned stops and complete the same-day handoff by the required cutoff? If driving is required for this route, do you have reliable access to a vehicle?
- Do you have a smartphone and feel comfortable independently using work-related apps for route instructions, navigation, pickup confirmation, photo uploads, and communication?
Optional:
Please briefly describe any relevant delivery, driving, campus pickup, or package-handling experience. If you do not have direct experience, you may briefly explain why you would be a good fit for this position.
Work Location:
Remote