MICROBIOLOGY LAB TECHNICIAN

The microbiology laboratory technician is responsible and accountable for the testing, quality control, and tracking of cannabis material. The microbiology laboratory technician will ensure the safe, accurate, and timely testing of cannabis products.

QUALIFICATIONS, must:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 21 years old
• Have High School Diploma
• (Preferred) Lab Experience and Science Education
• Pass Background Check

MICROBIOLOGY TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The microbiology technician is responsible and accountable for the testing, quality control, and tracking of cannabis samples for microbiological assays – TAMC, TYMC, Total Coliforms, E.coli, Salmonella, STEC, and L. monocytogenes – utilizing traditional growth plate techniques and qPCR. Additionally, this position will focus on testing fresh tissue samples for plant pathogens utilizing qPCR technology.
• Ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely testing of cannabis products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Follow policies and procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state medical marijuana regulations
• Prepare samples for mandated state testing
• Responsible for inventory of supplies and cannabis tracking and destruction
• Responsible for accurate weighing and recording all product weights
• Adheres to current good documentation practices, cGDP, for the completion of laboratory documents, logs, forms, and worksheets.
• Assist in receiving supplies and following inventory process, including compliant documentation of associated forms and logs.
• Proficiently utilize Microsoft Excel and various laboratory information management systems.
• Responsible for cannabis tracking and destruction, including compliant documentation of associated forms and logs.
• Participate in and endeavor to complete training and be determined competent for sample collection and sample preparation using aseptic techniques.
• Prepare samples independently using aseptic techniques for test methods which the laboratory technician has been trained and determined competent, including compliant documentation of associated forms and logs.
• Responsible for accurate measurement and documentation of all product weights.
• Responsible for cleaning of lab glassware and general lab cleaning including disposal of trash and recycling in designated waste containers as needed.
• Works in a timely manner, strives to improve quality and maintain accuracy.
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor, which may include cannabis sampling and transport.
• Follow company SOPs, all rules, regulations, and laws for the transportation of items for medical marijuana testing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a laboratory environment and may require use of personal protection equipment to limit exposure to chemicals or other hazards found within a laboratory environment.
• There are frequent contacts and interruptions during the day.
• The work environment will expose employee to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• Per state requirements for this industry, there are cameras located throughout the laboratory except in restrooms and break room.

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.

• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

This position may require daily traveling/driving.

Job Type: Full-time

8-10 hour shifts, Tuesday-Saturday schedule

Work Location:

• On location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bethlehem, PA 18017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person