HLVD Lab Technician

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Brief Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

• Prepare, label, and process plant and cultivation samples for HLVD testing.
• Record, analyze, and report test results with accuracy and attention to detail on a weekly basis.
• Collect samples in the Greenhouse.
• Retest any undermined results.
• Use required PPE (gloves, lab coats and goggles if needed).
• Executing validation of analytical systems in accordance with company SOPs.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment such as Thermal Cyclers, centrifuges, pipettes, and other laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Properly dispose of laboratory waste and biohazard materials.
• Follow all safety and hygiene protocols to maintain a clean and compliant laboratory environment.
• Maintaining inventory of supplies, material, and equipment and submitting re?order requests as needed.
• Storing supplies and equipment in appropriate manner and keeping workspaces, storerooms, and laboratory space to a high standard of cleanliness and organization.
• Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities, such as record keeping and filing.
• Assist in the training of other technicians.
• Follow the workplan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Competencies :

Education And / or Experience

Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, plant science, or related field preferred.

2+ years of experience in a laboratory setting (academic or commercial); plant or cannabis lab experience.

Required

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods of time, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull and / or move up to 1550 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

May be required to travel between the lab and the farm sites on occasion.

Summary

The Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of laboratory results by performing routine tasks, including the preparation and testing of samples from mother plants, cultivation, and research & development (R&D) departments. This role also involves maintaining the laboratory environment in compliance with company protocols and all applicable regulations set by the State of California.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full?time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing

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