Laboratory Technician

ChemHistory, LLC is an environmental laboratory ten minutes outside of Portland seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to join our wonderful staff. This position is hands-on and integral to laboratory production and daily operations. Please provide cover letter and resume.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Currently holds or working on a BS degree in the natural sciences preferred. At least one semester of Organic Chemistry and/or Quantitative Analysis is highly desired.

Experience:

• Wet chemistry experience.
• 1 years experience in a manufacturing/production setting.
• Experience with basic weighing, measuring, sampling, and volumetric analytical methods.
• Experience with basic laboratory equipment, analytical balances, volumetric pipettes required.
• Microsoft Office and Google Sheet experience

Job description:

• Adhere to TNI, NELAC, and ISO 17205
• Follow cGMP and GLP
• Follow SOPs for various extraction methods for various matrices and assays.
• Prepare analytical samples by representative sampling, weighing, and dissolution in various solvents
• Perform extractions & dilutions of samples for Liquid Chromatography (LC),

Gas Chromatography (GC), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP).

• Practice sanitary conditions and plating various microbes
• Good communication skills to help coordinate samples to be prepared each day with the analytical team members to ensure a smooth flow of samples ready for instrumental analysis.

• Daily calibrations and/or verifications for equipment
• Ensure safety is a first priority in everything performed.
• Ability to work safely with a variety of solvents and concentrated acids.
• Demonstrate motivation and a good work ethic under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a production setting with high noise and plant based aromas.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Maintain accurate extraction production logs.
• Data entry.
• Maintain supplies and consumable for the extraction laboratory.
• Maintain sufficient stock of all calibration and LCS standards for all analytical methods.
• Solvent and sample disposal.
• Sweep and mop lab and all lab work areas.
• Assist with general cleaning and sanitizing the lab.

Expectations:

• Be confident and comfortable with asking and answering questions
• Familiarity and/or ability to learn various compliance rules and regulations
• Must show high initiative and work ethic
• Self-reliant on break length and frequency
• Ability to stay on task
• Employees are expected to not be under the influence of any non-prescribed controlled substance, including cannabis or alcohol, while at work, on company premises or engaged in company business.

• Working quickly without sacrificing the quality, consistency, or integrity of the product

• Consistently prioritize sanitation and cleanliness in the workplace.
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot

Essential Functions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet 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, speak, and to hear. The employee may need to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close (proximity) vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The standard analytical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, operations, technical, and professional staff are expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by policies and/or federal, state, or local standards.

Laboratory staff can be expected to work in areas where hazards associated are with, but not limited to, airborne pathogens. Biological materials, hazardous substances, and radioactive material exist and are handled. Appropriate training is provided regarding these hazards and staff are expected to adhere to all health and safety policies at all times, whether they are in writing or verbalized by a supervisor.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Provided drinks and snacks

• Weekly provided lunch

Job Type: Full-time

ChemHistory is an equal opportunity employer, and our Core Values include treating each other with integrity, respect, and dignity. ChemHistory is committed to not just the betterment of cannabis science but also to providing a discrimination and harassment-free work environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Chemhistory does a background check and drug (non-cannabis) test prior to hiring.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22