Cannabis Lab Technician For Cannabinoid Potency Jobs

Job detailsSalary$18 - $23 an hourJob TypeFull-timeNumber of hires for this role1Qualifications

• • Associate (Preferred)

  • Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Full Job Description

We are a full-service cannabis testing and research lab offering state-mandated testing services to California’s cannabis distributors, cultivators, and manufacturers to ensure safety and accurate labeling of products for medical and recreational use.

The Cannabinoid Potency Lab Technician role is a key position responsible for sample preparation for the potency assay as well as support as needed for accessioning, intake, and sample preparation to support cannabis testing. Attention to detail, reliability, and good fundamental understanding of chemistry laboratory operation are a must for this important role. This position has potential for advancement.

This is an opportunity to come into a young company and help make it great!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for potency analysis according to company SOPS
• Troubleshoot difficult samples
• Ensure the accurate intake and verification of cannabis and cannabis product samples upon delivery to the laboratory

• Photograph samples prior to homogenization and upload to the customer portal
• Homogenize samples prior to further sample preparation by laboratory chemists
• Weigh samples for analysis
• Record physical measurements such as water activity, moisture content, and density
• Extract samples for testing and sample perform dilutions according to SOPs
• Prepare standard curves for lab testing
• Organize retention samples and dispose of samples past the holding time specified in laboratory SOPs
• Clean and wash glassware and other laboratory equipment
• Follow detailed procedures to ensure cleanliness and avoid cross-contamination of samples
• Perform sample digestions for heavy metal testing
• Data entry
• Data interpretation as needed
• Work efficiently and effectively under time constraints
• Monitor inventory of lab supplies and place orders
• Follow laboratory safety procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific field or Associates degree and 2 years of hands-on lab experience
• Must be detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to work in a standing position for several hours at a time.
• Must be able to perform pipetting and operate centrifuges, vortexes, analytical balances, and other common laboratory equipment.
• Proficient in use of email, Microsoft Excel, and Word
• Must be at least 21 years old
• This position may require work outside of normal business hours of 9am – 5:30pm. Weekends or a later or earlier shift may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a cannabis testing laboratory or cannabis industry

• Knowledge of the Bureau of Cannabis Control regulations

• Experience with HPLC
• Understanding of aseptic technique

• Experience with data entry and/or use of a LIMS
• Please send resume and cover letter and indicate date available to start working.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

Salary: $18/hour - $23/hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

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