Cannabis Laboratory Technician

Cannabis Laboratory Technician

Therapeutic Health Choices, LLC

Bay City, MI, United States

Therapeutic Health Choices, LLC (THC) is a cannabis safety testing laboratory. It provides analytical chemistry and microbiology testing services for cannabis cultivators and processors as mandated by the state of Michigan. THC is a small, privately held company that provides access to a healthcare and 401(k) plan. It offers an exceptional work environment and long-term growth opportunities in an expanding market. If you work smart, play hard, and want to use your technical skills in a rapidly expanding laboratory sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential functions:

Technical

• Receive and accession samples into laboratory information management software (LIMS) and state of MI compliance software (Metrc).
• Removing samples from packaging, weigh, split and batch samples as needed for multiple downstream tests, and capture images.
• Follows routine tasks accurately and follows strict methodologies in order to carry out sample extractions.
• Follows and fulfills analytical preparation duties for various assays, including potency, terpenes, pesticides, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microorganism analyses per laboratory SOPs.
• Interprets QA/QC and sample result data using basic math, interpretive, analytical skills
• Adheres to strict guidelines on documentation while recording data.
• Responsible for various laboratory support activities, including but not limited to, consumable and sample inventory, record-keeping, sample disposal, and cleaning.
• Completes routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other scientists on validations, calibrations, and overall scientific maintenance on HPLC MS/MS; GC, GCMS and ICPMS instruments
• Performs other tasks as specified by the manager/director.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action.
• Participates in the development of new SOPs and validations.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of data.
• Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices.
• Participates in monitoring and auditing activities and investigations, and implementing quality improvement processes, as required.
• Maintains an updated understanding and knowledge of the methods employed in the laboratory.
• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, and State.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting and responses to compliance-related issues and assists with implementation of corrective action plans related to such issues.
• Reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to the Compliance Officer and/or Lab Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university is required with 0-1 years of related experience. Candidates with experience with laboratory processing will be given preference OR Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field from an accredited college or university with 2 years of relevant laboratory experience. New grads are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with separations science (LC, GC, MS, ICP) is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new computer applications is essential. Experience working with a LIMS is preferred.

Competencies (“soft skills", traits, behaviors):

• Leadership, self-motivated, results oriented, creative thinker, detail oriented, focused on continuous development, and effective time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education/Experience:

• BS in analytical chemistry or related discipline.

Physical Demands

• Extensive sitting and computer use.
• Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours.
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Language: English (Required)

Work authorization: United States (Required)

Background Check: Required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bay City, MI 48706: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22