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Job Posting for Microbiology Laboratory Analyst at North Coast Testing Labs

North Coast Testing Laboratories, LLC

1725 W. Beecher Road,

Adrian MI 49221

Job Position located in Adrian, MI

Microbiology Laboratory Analyst – Cannabis Lab

Job Summary: North Coast Testing Laboratories, LLC (NCTL) is a cannabis testing laboratory serving the Michigan Recreational & Medical Marijuana market. NCTL is a production lab that analyzes cannabis flower, concentrates, and processed products for licensed producers throughout the state. Our team is looking for a night-shift Microbiology Laboratory Analyst to perform routine microbiological testing on customer samples according to approved laboratory methods.

Specific Responsibilities:

· Assist the Lead Microbiologist to perform various microbial analyses on customer samples such as Total Coliform, Total Yeast and Mold using manual plate count, film plate and qPCR methods following laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensuring adherence to quality assurance and quality control requirements.

· Assist Lead Microbiologist to perform Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) methods to detect and quantify pathogens of interest in customer samples. This includes the ability to interpret qPCR data.

· Work in a high production lab with high sample volume and quick sample throughput.

· Assess data compliance and validity using established quality assurance and quality control protocol to ensure that all work is performed and documented properly and in compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

· Use the laboratory’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to report results obtained from various analyses.

· Assist in sample preparation for other analytical tests in the lab and ensure that all the documentation is up to date.

Required Qualifications:

· An associate degree (or higher) from a four-year accredited college or university in biology, microbiology, or similar discipline.

· Demonstrated knowledge of various microbial analytical techniques including manual plate methods and advanced instrumentation, procedures, and QA/QC criteria used in an analytical and/or environmental laboratory.

· Basic knowledge of microorganisms (i.e., relation to each other, identification, and sources of growth)

· Experience with the qPCR technique and analysis required.

· Experience working in a production lab is preferred.

· Experience with computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, etc.

Availability to work evenings/nights and one day per each weekend is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Vision insurance

· Paid time off

· Parental leave

· Retirement plan

Schedule:

· 8-hour shift

· Night shift and weekends

· Ability to commute/relocate to Adrian, MI 49221

· Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

Associate's Degree (Required)

Work Location: One location

Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Adrian, MI 49221: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: One location

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About Gobi Analytical

Gobi Labs was founded by two devout chemists and a belief that sound scientific analysis is the surest route to advancement. It’s not just their love of science that has attracted them to testing; it’s their passion for cannabis. They worked diligently to master the state’s regulations and develop the leading potency testing facility in Colorado. After creating their strong foundation, they became the first laboratory to be certified for microbial testing and residual solvent analysis. Since Gobi Labs opened doors on May 1, 2014, we have been rapidly growing, developing new methodology, and setting and resetting standards. The Gobi team now collectively holds over 30 years of analytical testing experience.

Job Description

The Laboratory Analyst is responsible for all duties administered by the Laboratory Manager and the Laboratory Director in conjunction with regulations established by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), and ISO 17025 requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct Gobi Analytical laboratory operations and performance as per the Laboratory Director and Manager.
• Promotes quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
• Follow Quality Assurance protocols.
• Maintain a high level of performance to uphold the integrity of laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Conduct sample preparation of several types of tests required by CDPHE and MED according to the SOPs.
• Prepare media and reagents as required.
• Be familiar with and employ aseptic techniques throughout the whole process of sample prep and sample handling.
• Have great pipetting skills.
• Ensure the testing systems used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of the test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic and post analytic phases of testing.
• Keep track of samples and strictly follow chain of custody.
• Daily QC checks and maintenance of instruments – balances, refrigerators, freezers, instruments.
• Effectively interact with laboratory personnel and managers to ensure all quality requirements are addressed and maintained.
• Check supplies inventory on a regular basis.
• Stock laboratory supplies.
• Maintain general laboratory cleaning and safety.
• Receive and log samples as needed.
• Assist in planning for each phase of tasks and in defining objectives and activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Laboratory Manager and the Laboratory Director.

Requirements

• At least a BS or BA degree in one of the natural sciences
• At least one year of experience in regulated lab, preferably microbiology lab
• Must be a Colorado Resident
• Must be able to obtain Department of Revenue employee license
• Excellent communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Aseptic techniques
• Great pipetting skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Maintain social distance

Work Location: One location

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• To apply you must submit both a resume and a cover letter. Failure to include both documents will be considered a deficiency in your attention to detail & you will not be considered for any positions.

Who We Are

We are a rapidly growing analytical laboratory located in Centralia Washington (20 miles south of Olympia Wa). We analyze food, agricultural, & environmental samples. We are also I-502 certified and provide quality assurance testing of cannabis.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7 - 3:30

What You will be doing

• Sample preparation and Analysis. Prepare and analyze samples for microbiological contamination, using classical microbiological techniques as well as molecular methods.
• Supporting Chemists & Microbiologists with sample preparation. Our team prepares samples for analysis using gas chromatography, HPLC, plating methods, ELISA, PCR & NIR.
• Support Senior Scientists with method development. Our team is dedicated to constant improvement, and is always working on new methods and ways to optimize current methods. You will have the opportunity to develop and validate new methods within the parameters of ISO 17025.
• Review & analyze data. All data must undergo extensive review by analysts, quality assurance and and the laboratory director before being released to the client.

What You Bring

• A passion for science, continual improvement & commitment to high quality work.
• A BS/BA in microbiology or equivalent.
• Experience with ELISA, PCR, aseptic technique, FDA BAM, AOAC and other microbiological methods
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast moving environment
• The ability to adapt and be flexible
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks

What We Bring

• A company culture dedicated to continual improvement, and Innovation.
• Advanced technical training and experience.You will have the opportunity to work on advanced projects and be on the cutting edge of a new growing Industry.
• Professional enrichment opportunities, such as attending conferences, seminars, & membership in professional organizations.
• Paid Vacation
• Employer matched 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Educational reimbursement.
• Pay increases are merit based

Salary is DOE

www.praxis-laboratory.com

www.foodsafetydefense.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• microbiology: 1 year (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Application Question:

• Have you attached a cover letter?

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses
• Other forms

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• https://praxis-laboratory.com/

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

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