Cannabis jobs at Columbia Food Laboratories

Columbia Laboratories is looking for a Microbiology Laboratory Analyst to join our team. We are a long standing, accredited food safety, cannabis/hemp, and water testing laboratory in Portland, OR. Columbia Labs is a proud member of the Tentamus Group, a global team of laboratories focused on human wellness. The ideal candidate will ensure laboratory services are communicated with potential clients and that customer satisfaction remains paramount.

Duties:

• Sample batching in LIMs and preparation of samples for testing.
• Record accurate quality control/traceability information in various equipment/media logs.
• Track expiration dates and quantities of all consumables, add ensure lab consumable stocks are inline with production expectations.
• Proper labeling of various test media, plates, films.. etc.
• Updating and maintain shelf life testing calendar.
• Perform testing on lab QC and maintenance of QC systems.
• Calibrations for lab equipment; thermometers, pipettes, pH probes, and balances.
• Interpret results post incubation and record results.
• Occasionally assist with recycling, autoclave of bio-hazard material and overall lab cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in microbiology or related field.
• Emphasis in microbiology and aseptic techniques preferred
• Preferred candidates will have at least 2-5 years of related lab experience, working in an environmental water or food safety testing laboratory.
• Excellent knowledge of microbiological methods for the analysis of environmental, food and hemp samples. Including Standard Methods, EPA, AOAC, FDA BAM, and USP.
• Experience with PCR – pathogens by Gene-up and 3M MDS systems.
• Follow good lab practices (GLP)

Skills Required:

• Well organized and utilize time management effectively
• Problem solver and motivated
• Team player

Who we are:

Tentamus Group is a global product and safety firm with a core presence in Europe, Israel, China, Japan, and North America. Tentamus evaluates and consults on products involving the human body with strong focus on food, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics. Tentamus is represented in over 80 locations worldwide with more than 3,500 highly trained staff members.

www.tentamus.com

www.columbialaboratories.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tentamus-group/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97230: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Production Laboratory: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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