Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Job classification

Full-Time – Exempt

Hours - (40-45 hours/week)

Company Overview

Green Valley Analytics is an independent testing lab licensed by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Green Valley provides accurate analytical testing for licensed cannabis cultivators and manufacturers. Green Valley is an innovative company that values quality, timely and accurate results. Company atmosphere and employee satisfaction are also priorities of the company’s ownership.

The company performs extensive testing on all cannabis products to ensure all products sold in Massachusetts are safe and follow the state’s Cannabis Control Commission’s regulations. This is an exceptional career opportunity to join us as we build a dynamic team to compete in a rapidly growing industry.

Position Overview

This Laboratory Technician position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to increase their experience with a high potential of moving up the ladder in a growing organization. This position will help with all aspects of the lab with a strong focus on Sample Intake and is an extremely valuable member of our team.

Educations & Experience

· Associate degree in science (minimum)

· Cannabis testing experience (preferred)

· ISO-17025 experience (preferred)

· Laboratory experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

· Support sample receiving

· Support analytical analysis and sample extraction techniques as per laboratory SOPs

· Support microbiology department

· Assist to optimize workflow and processes

· Help maintain laboratory equipment and consumable inventory

· Support equipment maintenance

· Follow all written SOPs

· Assist to optimize workflow and processes

· Perform tasks in a controlled efficient manner to improve company’s turnaround time

· Make recommendations for SOP updates or improved practices to the Lab Manager

· May require work to be done afterhours

· Follow all ISO accredited standards and support renewal efforts

· Follow all safety procedures

· Ensures compliance with established Turnaround Times (TAT), and ensures COAs include all accurate, pertinent, and required information for interpretation

· Maintains strict confidentiality of procedures, client information, and all business operations

· Follow established procedures for laboratory quality control and report discrepancies to the Laboratory Director to guarantee the lab maintains utmost quality

· Complies with established laboratory safety policies and procedures when using chemicals

· Reads and follows all organizational and departmental policies and procedures to remain in good standing with the organization and leads by example

· Attends all required safety training programs to stay abreast of latest safety precautions and procedures

· Demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize projects efficiently

· Maintain a safe, clean, well-organized, and efficient laboratory work environment.

Skills & Competencies

· Self-motivated, self-starter with a strong work ethic

· Team player

· Highly ethical

· Agile individual with the ability to adapt to an evolving industry

· Effective communicator

· Proficient with technology and computers

· Ability to multitask and prioritize projects efficiently

· Maintain a clean and efficient laboratory work environment

· Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts well to change.

· Has experience working in a high throughput lab environment

Requirements

· Must be at least 21 years of age

· Must be able to pass a background check as required by 105 CRM 725.000 and must not have been convicted of an excluded felony offense as defined in 105 CRM 725.030

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $40,000