Laboratory Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Hourly/non-exempt

Benefits: We offer a total benefits package that includes PTO, and Flex time off, medical, dental, vision.

Schedule: Varies typically 8-hour shift, occasional overtime expected

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process samples which includes but is not limited, weighing, labeling, incubating, prepping and transferring samples as well as, instruments operation, scale preparation and calibration.
• Process Cannabis and Hemp samples
• Sample and document verification
• Clean sample receptacles
• Sample disposal (all sample types)
• Maintain the cleanliness and sterility in the production area, which includes routine cleaning and sterilization of equipment.
• Use, maintain and operate equipment in the facility.
• Ensure compliance with the state, security protocols, access protocols, and dress code.
• Lift, carry, or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Execute laboratory protocol and procedures under the supervision of a supervisor.
• Regularly display good laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or misidentified samples.
• Perform sample preparation procedures including homogenization, weighing and liquid extraction.
• Perform QC duties as assigned, including LCS and matrix spikes.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests, as assigned.
• Utilize the LIMS system to create batches, enter sample prep information and maintain physical and electronic records.
• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Relevant experience, training or education or other related work.
• Experience with sample preparation and pre-processing.
• Operate with integrity and honesty.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Capable of frequent and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Adhere to ISO 17025 standards as well as state regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced deadline environment while successfully managing multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of standard laboratory protocol.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Education & Experience:

· A person who performs analytical tasks shall meet the experience and educational requirements of a testing analyst and be able to demonstrate proper performance of the analytical tasks.

· All Certified Marijuana Testing Laboratory Employees engaged in any aspect of medical marijuana handling or analysis must be 21 years of age or older.

· All Certified Marijuana Testing Laboratory Employees have passed the level 2 background screening pursuant to section 435.04, F.S., and have not been found guilty of or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to regardless of adjudication, any offense listed in chapters 837. 895.or 896. F.S. or similar law of another jurisdiction.

· Have completed at least 2 years of college coursework from an accredited college or university and at least 1 year of full-time, non-education-related practical experience in a laboratory performing analytical scientific testing in which the testing methods are or were recognized by an accrediting body.

· All Certified Marijuana Testing Laboratory Analysts must be provided specific training on the minimum requirements for sampling and the Applicant's Standard Operating Procedures for sampling and security. (Provided by Company)

· 0-1 year of lab experience.

· Knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques commonly used in a laboratory setting. (Preferred)

· Exposure to the cannabis industry is a plus. (Preferred)

· Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33619 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33619: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23