Lab Assistant

SC Labs is the largest multi-state laboratory bringing together the industry’s most reputable testing labs. SC Labs, founded in 2010, is one of the cannabis industry’s oldest licensed testing labs and the first to develop a national hemp testing panel. The company is already licensed and accredited in California, Oregon, Colorado, Michigan, and Arizona and is executing a strategy for aggressive growth into additional states.

The combination brings together three of the longest standing and most respected cannabis and hemp testing organizations in the U.S. and forms the foundation of a national testing network. The combination will bring value to both the hemp and cannabis industries, ranging from access to a broader range of testing resources, improved data delivery, innovative science, instrument redundancy and increased testing capacity, and improved operations to accelerate turnaround times.

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant to join the team. This position will be based in our Denver, Colorado lab facility.

The Laboratory Assistant will assist and support the routine and non-routine day-to-day operations within the Laboratory. This position will perform sample intake, retention room upkeep, lab preparation, and support the testing within the laboratory, ensuring all responsibilities are conducted based on quality and safety procedures. Must be comfortable working with cannabis/hemp products within a chemical/biological laboratory environment.

Pay Rate:

Anticipated starting hourly pay rate for this full-time non-exempt position will be $18.81, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting pay range at the time of posting.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain an Occupational License from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division prior to start date.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience working in a real-world work environment, experience working in testing lab operations is desired.
• Education: Minimum-High School Graduate, with some college coursework completed. Science degree preferred.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Intake samples and prepare them for sample testing, including labeling, photos of samples, and sample organization.
• Supports routine and non-routine testing and analyses using the appropriate qualified equipment and materials.
• Sample Homogenization.
• Performs cleaning procedures of the laboratory as needed or requested by the Lab Supervisor.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order, and maintains a clean work environment.
• Completes all required training in a timely manner, and maintains training on updated policies and procedures.
• Practices safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Help to maintain laboratory inventory, and properly label and store chemicals and supplies.
• Communicates to Supervisor and Lab Management any laboratory testing issues related to health, safety, or testing practices.
• Organizes and prepares reagents and other supplies for testing needs.
• Attends the required safety training, and remains current with refresher training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as delegated by the Supervisor or Lab Management.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical (HDHP with HSA is one option), Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Plan with a Company Match.
• Employer Paid Life coverage, as well as Optional Life Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All employment offers will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

SC Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.