What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician I position at Garden Remedies Inc?
Laboratory Technician I
Job Description
The responsibilities of the Lab Technician 1 for Garden Remedies, Inc. (GRI) broadly embrace the key areas described below. The Lab Technician 1 will assist Laboratory staff with daily tasks, facilitating the extraction and processing of plant materials. The Lab Technician 1 will also monitor and maintain stock inventory levels. This position supports other duties in the Lab as assigned to help maintain a consistent, high-quality medical cannabis line fully consistent with GRI’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Responsibilities:
Lab Tech I
- Maintain cleanliness in laboratory areas
- Maintain organization in laboratory storage areas
- Maintain regulatory compliance with all state and local regulations
- Keep laboratory supplies stocked
- Clean and sterilize lab supplies
- Assist with shipping and receiving of laboratory items
- May perform routine, minor maintenance of small equipment
- Preform pre and post extraction of plant material
- May assist with quality control testing and procedures to ensure a consistent high-quality product
- Utilizes laboratory equipment according to SOPs and follows all safety guidelines
- Maintains inventory including re-stocking chemicals, machine parts and other various laboratory supplies
- Maintain a respectful and business-like work environment
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workplace
- General knowledge of seed-to-sale tracker reporting and may be assigned access to system
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field; may consider a minimum of three years related experience in lieu of degree
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Knowledge of current technologies and methodologies and demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with applicable protocols
- Strong inter-personal skills with the proven ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good personal hygiene, physical aptitude and health necessary to perform manual labor tasks required; ability to lift up to forty pounds
- Ability to think on your feet and use problem solving skills when the situation arises
- Strong history of meeting performance goals and being accountable
- The candidate must pass the state required background check required by MA CCC
- Must have reliable transportation
