What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at Smithers Careers?
Job Summary:
The Field Technician is responsible for collecting cannabis samples from various cultivation sites, dispensaries, and manufacturing facilities, ensuring that all samples are collected in compliance with state regulations. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, adherence to strict protocols, and the ability to interact professionally with clients. The Field Technician plays a key role in the overall success of the laboratory by ensuring that all collected samples are handled with the utmost care and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
Sample Collection:
- Field Visits: Travel to various client locations, including cultivation sites, dispensaries, and manufacturing facilities, to collect cannabis samples.
- Compliance: Ensure all sample collections are conducted in accordance with state regulations and company SOPs, maintaining a strict chain of custody.
- Documentation: Accurately document all sample details, including location, time of collection, and client information, using mobile data entry systems.
- Sample Integrity: Handle all samples with care to prevent contamination, degradation, or loss of integrity.
- Client Interaction: Serve as a professional representative of the lab, providing excellent customer service and answering any questions clients may have regarding the sampling process.
Logistics & Reporting:
- Transport: Safely transport collected samples back to the lab, ensuring that all samples are stored and labeled properly during transit.
- Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect, clean, and maintain all field sampling equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition.
- Scheduling: Coordinate with the Field Operations Manager to schedule and prioritize sampling trips based on client needs and lab capacity.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience:
- Prior experience in a field technician role, particularly in a regulated industry, is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with cannabis industry regulations and compliance is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Proficient with mobile data entry and basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- Other:
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a background check and comply with all state and local cannabis regulations.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in various environmental conditions.
Working Conditions:
- Environment: This role requires frequent travel to client locations, sometimes in remote or outdoor settings, and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy equipment, drive long distances, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Schedule: Full-time with a variable schedule; may require early mornings, evenings, or weekend work depending on client needs.
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