Laboratory Technician

SC Labs is the largest multi-state laboratory bringing together the industry’s most reputable testing labs. SC Labs, founded in 2010, is one of the cannabis industry’s oldest licensed testing labs and the first to develop a national hemp testing panel. The company is licensed and accredited in California, Oregon, Colorado, Michigan, and Arizona.

The combination brings together three of the longest standing and most respected cannabis and hemp testing organizations in the U.S. and forms the foundation of a national testing network. The combination will bring value to both the hemp and cannabis industries, ranging from access to a broader range of testing resources, improved data delivery, innovative science, instrument redundancy and increased testing capacity, and improved operations to accelerate turnaround times.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to join the team. This position will be based in our Santa Cruz, CA lab facility. The Laboratory Technician will assist and support the routine and non-routine day to day operations within the Laboratory. This position will perform sample intake, retention room upkeep, lab and sample preparation, and support the testing within the laboratory and ensure that all responsibilities are conducted based on quality and safety procedures.

Schedule: Full-time and will include weekend days, working a 4/10 PM shift from 10:00am to 8:30pm

Pay Rate: This hourly non-exempt position will have a pay rate of $20.00.

Applicants must currently reside in the Santa Cruz, CA (Central Coast) region.

To be consider for the position, candidates must show demonstrable experience and abilities in the following:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least 1 year of full-time experience working in a real-world work environment, experience working in an operational lab is desired.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Education: Minimum-High School Graduate, with some college coursework completed. Science degree preferred.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Intake samples and prepare them for sample testing, including labeling, photos of samples and sample organization.
• Execute the processes and procedures on which the Laboratory depends, converting incoming samples into reliable test results, while providing support to the more senior lab employees with their daily work tasks and functions.
• Supports routine and non-routine testing and analyses using the appropriate qualified equipment and materials.
• Sample Homogenization.
• Performs cleaning procedures of the laboratory as needed or requested by the lab supervisor.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order and maintains a clean work environment.
• Completes all required training in a timely manner and maintains training on updated policies and procedures.
• Practices safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations.
• Help to maintain laboratory inventory and properly label and store chemicals and supplies.
• Communicates to Supervisor and Lab Management any laboratory testing issues related to health, safety, or testing practices.
• Organizes and prepares reagents and other supplies for testing needs.
• Attends the required safety trainings and remains current with refresher trainings
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as delegated by the Supervisor or Lab Management.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical (HDHP with HSA is one option), Dental and Vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Plan with a Company Match.
• Employer Paid Life coverage, as well as Optional Life Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time at the Company’s discretion.

All employment offers will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

SC Labs 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age? (Industry Requirement)
• Answer and acknowledge that you understand this full-time position will require weekend day(s) and will work from 10am to 8:30pm.

Experience:

• real world work: 1 year (Required)
• laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
• prior legal cannabis industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20