Laboratory Technician

Position: Laboratory Technician - Packaging Focused

Department: Manufacturing

Company: Pennsylvania Medical Solutions, LLC

Job Description: Assist manufacturing team in the production of cannabis based medicines

Company Overview: Pennsylvania Medical Solutions, LLC is focused on integrating standard medical, scientific, and operational practices into the medical cannabis industry, improving the quality, safety and affordability of cannabis-based medicines for our patients in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Medical Solutions is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Key Responsibilities

• Package cannabis products following formulation.
• Carry out quality control checks on finished products.
• Maintain and update work instructions.
• Perform necessary steps in processing and manufacturing of cannabis materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Able to work independently as well as operating as a team.
• Keeps a detailed laboratory log, dating and recording all tasks performed and relevant results.
• Performs weekly safety-checks of fire-extinguishing equipment, eyewash stations and shower stations. Attends safety meetings as required.
• Perform other functions as necessary to provide an adequate supply of product to meet patient demand.
• Able to setup, maintain and repair equipment.
• Keep an inventory of production materials to ensure supply chain stability.
• Provide feedback to improve process quality and efficiency.
• Some machine maintenance will be required.

Job Qualifications

Required

2 year technical degree in automation, packaging and biomedical technology or related field

In lieu of technical degree, minimum of 3 years experience working in regulated environment with automated or semi-automated equipment

Preferred

Previous experience in medical cannabis industry

Physical Demands: Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication may be required. Sitting or standing for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.

Some heavy lifting may be required. Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office and laboratory equipment. Must be comfortable operating and troubleshooting scientific and packaging equipment.

Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of problems.

Work Environment: The job is performed indoors in a traditional laboratory setting. Exposure to chemicals and laboratory agents is expected. Protective safety clothing, goggles, gloves, facemasks, or hat are required as needed. Activities include extended periods of sitting or standing and extensive work using laboratory and packaging equipment and machinery.

Job Type: Full-time