Columbia Laboratories Inc, Portland's premier Food/Environmental/Hemp testing laboratory is currently looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Chromatography team.

The Tentamus Group is a global product and safety firm with a core presence in Europe, UK, Israel, China and the USA. Tentamus tests and consults on products involving the human body with strong focus on food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics. Tentamus is represented in over 40 locations worldwide with more than 1,600 highly-trained staff members.

In this exciting role, you will contribute to a world class laboratory in the following manner:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preparation and extraction of samples.
• Work with the lab supervisor and operations manager to determine priority.
• Prepare reagents and solutions.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment including pipettes, balances, centrifuges, etc.
• Batching and data entry in MS Excel and LIMS.
• Prepare extracted samples for analysis in coordination with analytical chemists
• Properly handle and dispose of laboratory hazardous waste.
• Manage inventory and restocking of chemicals, consumables, and supplies.
• Identify opportunities for improvement to process efficiency and throughput.
• Shared responsibility for general laboratory organization and cleanliness.
• Communication of relevant work details to Lab Supervisor and coworkers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong scientific, organizational, and computer skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Education and Experience:

• The successful candidate will have BA/BS in Chemistry or related field, or equivalent experience working in a laboratory setting. A preference will be towards candidates that have experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Good knowledge of laboratory terminology, wet chemistry, bench work, equipment, materials, and the techniques/procedures commonly used in a production laboratory.
• Knowledge of LIMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Who you'll be joining:

Tentamus Group is a global product and safety firm with a core presence in Europe, UK, Israel, China, Canada, Mexico and America. Tentamus tests and consults on products involving the human body with strong focus on food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics. Tentamus is represented in over 80 locations worldwide with more than 3,500 highly-trained staff members.

www.tentamus.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tentamus-group/
Position is full-time with overtime as needed. Candidate must be willing to work Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm or possibly Tues-Sat as business dictates.