Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you looking for a job that's both challenging and fun? NJ Cannalytics is looking for a candidate that seeks a challenging Laboratory Technician position in the exciting and ever-evolving medical cannabis industry. The successful candidate will be reliable, exhibit strong attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES -The Laboratory Technician is responsible and accountable for the safe handling, accurate recording of quality controls and timely testing of cannabis and cannabis products.

QUALIFICATIONS, must:

1. Be at least 21 years old.
2. Maintain a valid driver's license.
3. Pass a criminal background check.
4. Comply with all state-specific requirements for cannabis employment.
5. Have a high school diploma, or equivalent.
6. 2 years of relevant laboratory experience OR;
7. 1 year of laboratory experience plus a skills assessment.
8. Proven proficiency in all responsibilities for Laboratory Assistant. a. Current LABORATORY ASSISTANTS with less than one year of successful performance within their current role may qualify, at the discretion of Laboratory Management, and complete a skills assessment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Proficiently utilize Microsoft Word and Excel, and other laboratory information management systems.
• Work in a timely manner, while striving to improve quality and maintain accuracy during all laboratory activities.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures for laboratory operations and comply with all state-specified rules and regulations for cannabis licenses, cannabis transport and cannabis testing, as applicable.
• Responsible for accurate measurements and documentation of all cannabis and cannabis materials, including sample weights/volumes, compliant cannabis tracking and destruction, and completion of supporting laboratory documentation.
• Adhere to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for the completion of laboratory logs, forms, worksheets, or other documentation.
• Maintain laboratory reagent and supply inventory, including compliant documentation.
• Assists with the performance of sample intake and accessioning, and non-analytical test methods (foreign material, water activity, moisture content, etc.), as needed.
• Participate in and endeavor to complete training and be determined competent for assigned test methodologies including the following steps: a. Sample collection, intake and homogeneity.

1. Sample preparation across all applicable matrices. c. Reagent preparation, including safe handling, storage and disposal. d. Sample loading and initial data analysis performed under the technical supervision of a Laboratory Chemist. e. Daily performance checks of applicable analytical equipment and method test parameters. f. Regular instrument cleaning and preventative maintenance for applicable analytical equipment. g. Basic troubleshooting of testing methodologies including all items listed within this sub-section.

• For test methods the employee has been trained and determined competent for: a. Independently prepare samples using aseptic techniques, including compliant documentation and necessary updates to laboratory workflow. b. Independently prepare reagents, solutions, and substrates for the equipment necessary for testing, including compliant documentation and necessary updates to laboratory workflow. c. Perform initial data analysis under the technical supervision of a Laboratory Chemist or Microbiologist. d. Assist in equipment and method validations or verifications, including compliant documentation and necessary updates to laboratory workflow. e. Successful completion of proficiency testing samples, completed as part of ongoing competency within the test method.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by Management, which may include cannabis sampling and transport.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT where essential functions of the job take place, may include:

1. Frequent contacts and interruptions during the day.
2. Video and/or audio surveillance for security purposes where laboratory activities are performed.
3. Use of personal protection equipment to limit exposure to chemicals or other hazards found within a laboratory environment.
4. Potential exposure to loud noises, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS employees may encounter to successfully perform essential duties may include:

1. Frequently standing, sitting, walking, reaching with arms and hands, use of hands, talking and hearing.
2. Occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling and lifting or moving up to 40lbs.
3. Visual capabilities include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
4. Ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.

WORK HOURS:

• Tuesday – Saturday (training and competency determined on a Monday-Friday schedule)
• Job Type: Full-time
• 10:00AM-6:00PM

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance