Laboratory Technician 1

JOB TYPE: Full Time

SALARY: Starting at $15/hr. with 90-day performance review

SCHEDULE: Tuesday-Saturday from 2pm-10:30pm

SC Laboratories is the leader in quality assurance and regulatory compliance testing for the cannabis industry. Founded in 2010, SC Labs is a rapidly growing analytical laboratory that performs a variety of assays for this rapidly growing sector. With facilities in Northern and Southern California as well as Tigard, Oregon, SC Labs continues to experience rapid expansion.

We are seeking to add on to our collaborative team environment within our Santa Cruz laboratory, and currently have an opening for a Laboratory Technician 1.

All employment offers will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which must be clear to proceed.

Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work functions and keep records per approved SOPs and/or laboratory policies.
• Maintain records of all quality activities as documented in SOPs and test methods.
• Handle samples and perform analysis according to SOPs and test methods.
• Write and review SOPs and test methods as requested.
• Help improve laboratory and/or quality activities on a continuous basis.
• Ensure that proper sample submission form protocols are followed.
• Perform any tasks as requested by management to ensure the proper function of the lab.
• Is involved with the laboratory Intake procedures, which include routine use of analytical balances.
• Create LIMS Batch Orders.
• Complete equipment performance verifications as authorized.
• Receive supplies and process the corresponding documentation upon authorization.
• Identify and record actual or potential nonconformities or corrective actions, as well as preventative action requests, respectively.
• Support the laboratory through functions such as cleaning, organizing, filing of laboratory records, retrieving test items from retention.
• Maintain equipment as authorized.
• Complete performance verifications of the equipment he/she is authorized to utilize.
• Report deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor.
• Monitor levels of laboratory supplies and submit reorder requests to the attention of management.
• Prepare solutions upon authorization.
• Correct actual nonconformities and potential nonconformities within the limit of his/her competency.
• Improve Laboratory and/or quality activities on a continuous basis.
• Participate in method development and method validation as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Special knowledge: Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and the use of common laboratory apparatus; knowledge of the principles of analytical and wet chemistry.
• Skills: Read, write, and speak English, use LIMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google drive applications, Camera /Associated Software / Lightroom.
• Abilities: Follow written and verbal instructions; work effectively in a collaborative environment and effectively communicate with all coworkers and managers. Ability to display critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and one (1) year of practical experience

OR

• Two (2) years of college coursework (preferably in a scientific discipline)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 /hour

Experience:

• practical: 1 year

Education:

• High school or equivalent

Location:

• Santa Cruz, CA

Required work authorization:

• United States