What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician: Sample Management position at KCA Laboratories?
Laboratory Technician Job Description
Assist senior lab technicians and scientists with analytical testing of cannabis, hemp, food, and specialized research projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Logging in samples, including taking photos, recording chain of custody, weighing, and following standard operating procedure (SOP) requirements.
- Performing screening and confirmation extractions for samples
- Preparing reagents, supplies, and standards as needed
- Receiving and unpacking sample shipments
- Performing disposal of samples
- Maintaining, cleaning, or sterilizing laboratory instruments or equipment
- Storing samples in accordance with SOP
- Other work as required in a chemistry laboratory setting
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in hard sciences: Preffered
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and laboratory safety protocols
- Ability to work with hands
- Ability to wear laboratory personal protective equipment (PPE) 3-6 hours out of the day
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in chemistry, biology, forensic sciences, or other hard sciences, etc.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- College level math skill level
- College level reading skills
- Experience following standard operating procedures or working with a laboratory information management system
- Ability to lift items 10 pounds or less
About KCA Laboratories
KCA Labs is an analytical testing laboratory specializing in the analysis of cannabis, hemp, and food. Since opening its doors in December 2019, KCA has quickly become a national player in the industry and the team has made a name for itself for its work testing cannabinoids and conducting specialized research.
KCA Laboratories provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lexington, KY 40511: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,000