Cannabis Jobs in Trafford, PA

About us

ACT Laboratories, LLC operates a network of laboratories across the Midwest and Northeast providing state regulated cannabis testing for our clients. Working with the largest medical marijuana retailers, ACT Laboratories prides itself on accurate reliable testing, exemplary responsive customer service, and professional knowledgeable technical services. Act collaborates with state provided cannabis programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded within our company. We encourage military veterans and retired law enforcement to consider joining the ACT team to bring your professional experience and respected training to our company.

ACT Laboratories
Job Description

Job Title: Selection Specialist
Reports To: Selection Specialist Manager
Date: September 12, 2022

Job Summary:
Collect and transport sample from client location to laboratory location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect samples from client locations and transport to laboratory in as safe and efficient manner while following state regulations in a company vehicle
• Keep inventory of essential items needed to perform sampling procedures
• Maintain sterility of samples and sampling kits
• Inform leadership on emerging compliance and customer issues
• Maintain logs relevant to sample collection and sterilization of equipment
• Inform the Senior Driver/Laboratory Manager when vehicles need maintenance
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside the laboratory and people outside the laboratory including customers, regulatory staff and corporate staff

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Additional Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize the laboratory
• Autoclave tongs
• Perform waste disposal
• Perform inventory of laboratory supplies
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred
• Some laboratory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws regarding testing and transport of cannabis products preferred
• Must be 21+
• Knowledge of cannabis industry
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to drive safely to and from client facilities
• Basic knowledge and understanding of seed to sale tracking systems
• Basic understanding of the tests the laboratory performs
• Ability to keep a professional and courteous demeanor in day-to-day operations
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office

• Ability to use computers and computer software programs and systems and standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers and fax machines
• Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to- face, telephone and electronic)
• Good analytical and judgment skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding test results
• Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks, manage time

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Driver’s License required

Safety Sensitive Position:
Equipment or vehicles used and activities performed by this position that could cause serious injury or death to the operator, other employees and/or other individuals if not used properly or safely:

• Driving a vehicle
• Working around testing equipment
• Performing waste disposal

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of driving a vehicle and using hands to handle, control a vehicle

• Prolonged periods of walking/moving around and standing, talking and hearing and using hands to handle objects
• Occasional periods of stooping/kneeling, bending
• Lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Close vision and ability to focus on computer screens and documents; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works in a laboratory environment and if applicable travels to client locations throughout the state.

While performing work related duties, the employee occasionally works in elevated places and if applicable, around fumes or airborne particles and must be aware of outdoor weather conditions for the purpose of travel.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Stressful Conditions in the Work Environment Affecting This Position:

• Challenging work demands include heavy workload/work quantity and quality demands, infrequent rest breaks, and long or unpredictable work hours
• Challenging situations including dealing with difficult customers/employees/vendors

Work Schedule:
The position is full time requiring varying shifts Monday through Friday to cover business operations.
Work week hours will vary between 40 and 60 hours both in the laboratory and if applicable, traveling to client locations during weekends and holidays.

This job description is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the successful performance of this position. It is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements of this position, nor is it intended to limit the authority of any manager to assign and direct the activities of employees under his or her direction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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Job detailsSalary$15 an hourJob TypeFull-timeFull Job Description

Company Summary:

ACT Laboratories is the industry leader in cannabis safety compliance testing. Our cannabis testing services are accredited to the ISO 17025 standard, ensuring methods are fully validated and independently reviewed. We provide peace of mind to patients by verifying that their medicine is properly dosed and free of harmful levels of contaminants.

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Analyst position is with ACT Laboratories, which is a lab that processes cannabis samples to test for safety and compliance with state law. Collect samples from client locations such as cultivation centers and where applicable, transport samples to the laboratory in a safe and efficient manner while following state regulations.

Pay - $15.00 an hour

Schedule – Monday through Friday 6am-6pm; 40 hours a week; Flexibility to work over when needed

Benefits - includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance as well as a 401(k) plan.

Essential Job Functions:

• Keep inventory of essential items needed to perform sampling procedures
• Maintain sterility of samples and sampling kits
• Inform leadership on emerging compliance and customer issues
  
• Maintain logs relevant to sample collection and sterilization of equipment
• Inform the Senior Driver/Laboratory Manager when vehicles need maintenance
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside the laboratory and people outside the laboratory including customers, regulatory staff and corporate staff
• Clean and sanitize the laboratory
• Autoclave tongs
• Perform waste disposal
• Perform inventory of laboratory supplies
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred
• Some laboratory experience preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws regarding testing and transport of cannabis products preferred
• Knowledge of cannabis industry
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to drive safely to and from client facilities (not applicable at New York laboratory)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of seed to sale tracking systems
• Basic understanding of the tests the laboratory performs
• Ability to keep a professional and courteous demeanor in day-to-day operations

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works in a laboratory environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

ACT Laboratories provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

https://www.actlaboratoriesinc.com/

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ACT Laboratories is the industry leader in cannabis safety compliance testing. Our cannabis testing services are accredited to the ISO 17025 standard, ensuring methods are fully validated and independently reviewed. We provide peace of mind to patients by verifying that their medicine is properly dosed and free of harmful levels of contaminants.

ACT Laboratories is currently a seeking a full-time Laboratory Chemist for our Trafford, PA laboratory.

The position will be scheduled primarily on weekends (Friday - Sunday) 7am - 7pm with additional hours and weekdays as needed.

Under technical supervision, Laboratory Chemists perform laboratory procedures requiring technical skills and independent judgment in chemistry and microbiology.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform laboratory tests to provide data for use in ensuring patients receive the proper and most pure medication
  
• Participate in general laboratory techniques such as preparing chemicals and preparing samples for testing
• Make interpretation of data from microbiological plates
• Make microscopic examinations of samples
• Perform review of data entered into Laboratory Information Management System
• Other duties as may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related science required
• Previous analytical chemistry experience required
• GMP/FDA experience preferred
• Knowledge of elementary principles of microbiology and chemistry
  
• Knowledge of basic clinical laboratory skills
  
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment
  

ACT Laboratories provides a comprehensive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance as well as a 401(k) plan.

Job ID# 20-021

EOE

ACT LABORATORIES

We make sure it’s pure.

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ACT Laboratories is the industry leader in cannabis safety compliance testing. Our cannabis testing services are accredited to the ISO 17025 standard, ensuring methods are fully validated and independently reviewed. We provide peace of mind to patients by verifying that their medicine is properly dosed and free of harmful levels of contaminants.

ACT Laboratories is currently seeking a full-time Quality Assurance Officer for our Trafford, PA Laboratory.

Job Summary:

Oversee the laboratory quality system

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Approve local SOP's and ensure compliance with ACT Laboratories' procedures
• Review and approve OOS/atypical laboratory result investigations
• Review and approve local CAPA's; track open CAPA's to completion
• Provide local laboratory data in support of management reviews
• Review and approve local change control initiatives
• Review and approve method validation reports done
• Perform periodic internal audits (may also participate in cross-site internal audits)
• Review and approve data prior to reporting to customer
• Liaise with local regulators, state and ISO 17025 external auditors

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in the sciences (chemistry or microbiology preferred)
• Documented training and/or experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures
• Knowledge of required quality systems
• General knowledge of analytical methods for performing data reviews
• Experience with HPLC, GC-Headspace, LC-MS, selective plating and/or ICP-MS preferred
• ELAP/ISO experience preferred

ACT Laboratories provides a comprehensive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance as well as a 401(k) plan.

Please submit your resume and indicate your salary expectations.

EOE

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