HLVD Lab Technician

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare, label, and process plant and cultivation samples for HLVD testing.
• Record, analyze, and report test results with accuracy and attention to detail on a weekly basis
• Collect samples in the Greenhouse
• Retest any undermined results
• Use required PPE (gloves, lab coats and goggles if needed)
• Executing validation of analytical systems in accordance with company SOPs
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment such as Thermal Cyclers centrifuges, pipettes, and other laboratory equipment
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and ensure all equipment is functioning properly
• Properly dispose of laboratory waste and biohazard materials
• Follow all safety and hygiene protocols to maintain a clean and compliant laboratory environment
• Maintaining inventory of supplies, material, and equipment and submitting re-order requests as needed.
• Storing supplies and equipment in appropriate manner and keeping workspaces, storerooms, and laboratory space to a high standard of cleanliness and organization
• Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities, such as record keeping, and filing.
• Assist in the training of other technicians
• Follow the workplan
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required:

• Must be 21+ years of age
• Bilingual preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Authorized to work in the United States
• This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and data entry (e.g., Microsoft Excel, etc. ).

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to use the tools necessary to perform tasks, The ability The employee must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 15-50 pounds.

The Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of laboratory results by performing routine tasks, including the preparation and testing of samples from mother plants, cultivation, and research & development (R&D) departments. This role also involves maintaining the laboratory environment in compliance with company protocols and all applicable regulations set by the State of California.