About the role
The Chemistry Lab Technician a is responsible for the timely execution of preparing samples to be used for the Cannabis testing and analytical process. This includes setting up, calibrating, and verifying machinery, as well as grinding, weighing, extracting, transferring, diluting, breaking down (digesting) and loading samples on the instruments used in their analysis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Transferring samples to flasks (eg. removal of samples from cartridges, spiking of samples, transferring to flasks)
- End of shift clean-up, glassware cleaning
- Preparation of solutions, glassware, etc.
- Preparation of standards for various analytical processes.
- Transferring of samples on lateral or wrist action shaker (where applicable)
- Labelling of vials
- Preparation of flasks (eg. appropriate rinses, and labelling)
- Loading samples on instruments (where applicable)
- General maintenance and upkeep
- Daily safety inspections and stretching
- Sonicate, evaporate, centrifuge samples according to test method
- Verification of lab equipment as required (eg. Pipettors, Dispensers, Balances and syringes)
- The employee shall implement the Laboratory Quality Policy and perform duties in accordance to existing project specific requirements, current test methods, study plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Compliance to Health & Safety policies and procedures and wear required PPE equipment at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Completion of a 2 year Chemistry related diploma/Certificate program required
- Completion of a 4 year Bachelors Diploma/Degree in a Chemistry related program preferred
- Or as determined by Human Resources and Department Director/Manager
Experience
- 2 year or more experience in a lab environment gained through a completion of a 2 year or 4 year chemistry related program
- 1 to 2 years professional experience in a lab or analytical testing environment is an asset
- Or as determined by Human Resources and Department Director/Manager
Soft Skills
- Demonstrate patience/adaptability to change
- Work under pressure and with various distractions
- Organize work load in order to complete daily duties to meet deadlines
- Work with limited supervision
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Effective communication skills relevant to the position
About Certified Group
Certified Group is committed to delivering technical solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc.
About the role
The Chemistry Lab Technician a is responsible for the timely execution of preparing samples to be used for the Cannabis testing and analytical process. This includes setting up, calibrating, and verifying machinery, as well as grinding, weighing, extracting, transferring, diluting, breaking down (digesting) and loading samples on the instruments used in their analysis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Transferring samples to flasks (eg. removal of samples from cartridges, spiking of samples, transferring to flasks)
- End of shift clean-up, glassware cleaning
- Preparation of solutions, glassware, etc.
- Preparation of standards for various analytical processes.
- Transferring of samples on lateral or wrist action shaker (where applicable)
- Labelling of vials
- Preparation of flasks (eg. appropriate rinses, and labelling)
- Loading samples on instruments (where applicable)
- General maintenance and upkeep
- Daily safety inspections and stretching
- Sonicate, evaporate, centrifuge samples according to test method
- Verification of lab equipment as required (eg. Pipettors, Dispensers, Balances and syringes)
- The employee shall implement the Laboratory Quality Policy and perform duties in accordance to existing project specific requirements, current test methods, study plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Compliance to Health & Safety policies and procedures and wear required PPE equipment at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Completion of a 2 year Chemistry related diploma/Certificate program required
- Completion of a 4 year Bachelors Diploma/Degree in a Chemistry related program preferred
- Or as determined by Human Resources and Department Director/Manager
Experience
- 2 year or more experience in a lab environment gained through a completion of a 2 year or 4 year chemistry related program
- 1 to 2 years professional experience in a lab or analytical testing environment is an asset
- Or as determined by Human Resources and Department Director/Manager
Soft Skills
- Demonstrate patience/adaptability to change
- Work under pressure and with various distractions
- Organize work load in order to complete daily duties to meet deadlines
- Work with limited supervision
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Effective communication skills relevant to the position
About Certified Group
Certified Group is committed to delivering technical solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc.