Courier

The job

LIVE Live feed (private-sector employer) Source: The Muse public API · Data: listed 2026-11-03

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world's most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people's health around the world. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

LabCorp is seeking a Courier to join our team at 820 34th street Bakerfield, CA, 93301

Work Schedule: Monday to Fridays 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, additional hours may be required

Job Responsibilities:

• Coverage for various routes within Kern County and Bakerfield area.
• Load all necessary supplies needed for the daily pickups
• Complete daily pick up schedule in a timely manner
• Deliver all daily picks to your branch at the end of your shift
• Handle all specimens and lab samples in safe and efficient manner
• Safely operate company vehicle and obey all traffic laws
• Utilize handheld electronic device to manage daily picks up
• Work directly with dispatcher for additional pick-ups as needed
• Evaluate traffic patterns, alternative routes and weather conditions as needed

• No experience or education required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months or more experience as driver or medical courier
• 1 year or more experiences Customer service
• 6 months or more of warehouse, commercial driving, or shipping and logistics experience

• Valid Driver's License and good driving record
• Be at least 21 years old
• Punctual with strong time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve customer issues
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Exceptional customer service
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Comfortable working under minimal supervision

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About the role

This is a Entry Level role in the Healthcare and Life Sciences field (Patient access and hospital administration) at Labcorp. Entry-level roles are meant for people early in their career. Employers usually look for education, internships or transferable skills rather than years of experience.

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The city

The job is in Bakersfield, CA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Bakersfield compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, Bakersfield is #9 by population, #5 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #14 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #130 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, Kern County, is #29 of 58 counties for average pay ($60,066).

The place in numbers

Bakersfield has 411,986 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.0% of the population of California. It covers 150 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,742 people per square mile. The median age is 32.1, 15% younger than the state median (32.1 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,472 a month (rent plus utilities), 28% below the state median ($1,472 against $2,036). Over a year that is 21.9% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $371,700, which is 4.6 times the median household income ($80,540). 60.6% of households own their home, 8% above the state average (60.6% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan area has 338,230 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $47,470 a year, 7% below the national median ($47,470 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are farming, fishing, and forestry (35,660 jobs, median $34,620); transportation and material moving (34,650 jobs, median $45,320); office and administrative support (29,410 jobs, median $48,880). The area is most specialised in farming, fishing, and forestry (37.7 times) and community and social service (1.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($120,970) and architecture and engineering ($110,040). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Kern County was 7.9%. 62.1% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Kern County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 79.1% drive alone, 0.4% use public transit, 0.8% walk, 8.2% work from home. 9.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 53% below the state average (9.1% against 19.4%).

People and education

23.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the state share (23.6% against 37.1%). 20.2% of residents were born outside the United States, 25% below the state share (20.2% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 16.3%, 36% above the state rate (16.3% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.9°C), and the coolest is Dec at 46°F (7.9°C). About 206 mm (8 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (40 mm) and Jun the driest (1 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Lancaster (67 miles, rent 20% higher); Visalia (69 miles, similar rent); Santa Clarita (72 miles, rent 73% higher); Palmdale (75 miles, rent 22% higher). Rent differences are against Bakersfield; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Official links for Bakersfield

• Official website of Bakersfield: visitbakersfield.com
• Census Bureau data profile for Bakersfield
• Official website of Kern County: kerncounty.com
• Official state website: ca.gov
• BLS Economy at a Glance: California

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

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Career paths

We could not match this title to one occupation, so here are the other sub-niches in Healthcare and Life Sciences, where your skills may carry over:

Physicians and advanced practice (25) Nursing (32) Behavioral health and counseling (22) Therapy, clinical education and rehab (72) Pharmacy, lab and imaging (125) Animal and veterinary care (57)

Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Bakersfield, CA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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The employer

Labcorp is the employer in this listing. See all its open jobs here →

It is among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 70,000 employees worldwide (2024). Company page with headquarters, state economy and official links →

Official links for Labcorp

• Official website of Labcorp: labcorp.com
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• Official state website: nc.gov

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FAQ

What is the Courier job at Labcorp?

A entry level role in healthcare and life sciences (patient access and hospital administration) listed 5 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

Where is this job?

Bakersfield, CA.

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How much does it pay?

The listing does not publish pay, and we could not match the title to one official occupation.

What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Bakersfield is $1,472 a month and median household income $80,540 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-11-03 (5 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse patient access and hospital administration jobs in California.

Sources and terms

• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-11-03). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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Sources

• BLS OEWS (wages and employment by occupation, May 2025)
• BLS Employment Projections 2025–35
• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
• USAJOBS
• USCIS
• U.S. Department of State, visas
• NASA POWER climatology
• GeoNames / Census Gazetteer (coordinates)