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Laboratory Technician III - Pesticides

Summary:

The primary purpose of the Laboratory Technician III (“Lab Tech III”) is to prepare samples and quality controls according to SOPs, review analytical data, and maintain LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS instrumentation for analysis of contaminants on cannabis-based products. The Lab Tech III will also be responsible for performing validation experiments on new analytes and matrices to align with changing regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Extract and prepare cannabis samples for mycotoxins and pesticides testing
• Operate & maintain analytical instrumentation in accordance with SOPs
• Perform regular maintenance & troubleshooting on instruments
• Prioritize preparation & analysis for pesticides & mycotoxins testing
• Analyze chromatographic and mass spec data
• Report results through LIMS system
• Communicate planned & unplanned downtime to management
• Assist quality department in documenting trends
• Work with lab team to troubleshoot issues with samples and controls
• Accurately document all activities related to sample handling, storage, preparation, analysis, and disposal
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces
• Utilize LIMS to record sample movements and results
• Respond to emergencies per established procedures & communicate with appropriate staff
• Provide supervision to other lab technicians working in the department
• Other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience working with LC-MS/MS and/or GC-MS/MS performing pesticides or similar analysis
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A BA or BS in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field (preferred)
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory (or another regulated laboratory setting) (preferred)
• Cannabis industry experience a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Hyde Park, NY 11040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age (this is a requirement of the position as we are in the cannabis industry)? Please only reply yes or no.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• LC-MS/MS and/or GC-MS/MS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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The primary purpose of the Laboratory Assistant (“Lab Asst.”) is to ensure proper sample receipt, handling, and measurement in accordance with prescribed methods and standard operating procedures. The Lab Asst. will be exposed to a wide range of preparatory and analytical techniques (ICP-MS, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, microbiological culture and plating, PCR, microarray technology) by assisting with laboratory tasks such as labware cleaning, equipment calibrations, and environmental monitoring. The lab asst. is also responsible for organizing and maintaining samples & supplies inventories.

Responsibilities:

• Receive all samples into the laboratory according to SOPs & client policies
• Accession samples into LIMS system
• Manage sample storage & disposal of samples after required holding periods
• Assist with pooling and homogenizing sample batches to prepare for analyses required
• Perform procedures in accordance with SOPs
• Accurately document all activities related to sample handling, storage, preparation, analysis, and disposal
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces
• Utilize LIMS to record sample receipt, movements, and results
• Responsible for weekly inventory counts of laboratory consumables & communicating items that need to be ordered to procurement
• Receive inventory into the lab and log shipments into the LIMS
• Assist with preparation of reagents such as mobile phases, microbiological media
• Perform regular equipment/instrumentation calibration checks (e.g., balance calibration verification, temperature monitoring)
• Assist management & sales with order entry into LIMS & other tracking systems
• Assist with filing of COAs and SDS
• Other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager

Requirements

• Fundamental understanding of basic laboratory techniques
• Basic laboratory skills, i.e., using a balance, pipetting, and performing other quantitative techniques
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A BA or BS in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related field (preferred)
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory (or another regulated laboratory setting) (preferred)
• Cannabis industry experience a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Hyde Park, NY 11040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age? (Requirement of the position)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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