Cannabis Laboratory Assistant - Job ID 1895782

DCM•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

The Lab Assistant supports day-to-day laboratory production activities, including distillation and extraction, infused concentrate formulation and dispensing, edible base formulation, and HPLC and GCMS testing under the direction of the Assistant General Manager. The role helps maintain operational procedures and supports seamless, efficient laboratory operations. The posted shift is Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Pass a federal and state criminal history background check.
High school degree.
Basic computer skills.
Desire and ability to work as a member of a team.
Personal accountability, proactive behavior, and strong attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to perform tasks correctly, efficiently, and effectively.
Excellent observational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Compliance with HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a high-production environment.
Ability to maintain respectful, open communication with management and coworkers.
Ability to sit, walk, kneel, bend, twist, and reach through a full range of motion to complete physical tasks.
Ability to carry or lift loads of up to 50 pounds, often repeatedly throughout the day.
Ability to stand, stoop, squat, or crouch for more than four hours sequentially.
Ability to use arms, hands, and fingers repetitively for extended periods to cut and manipulate small objects.
Willingness and ability to work in an environment with high light and heat levels.

Nice To Haves

General laboratory experience.
Pipetting experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare products daily, including preparing equipment and plant materials for extraction.
Monitor active equipment, perform minor repairs, and report equipment irregularities to the Assistant General Manager.
Operate machinery according to operational and safety guidelines.
Take instruction and assist with tasks assigned by the Assistant General Manager.
Assist with ethanol, butane, and solventless extraction.
Assist with potency and terpene testing using HPLC and GCMS machines.
Assist with infused concentrate formulation and dispensing.
Assist with infused edible base formulation.
Perform weighing, liquid handling, and pipetting tasks accurately.
Clean and maintain the laboratory, glassware, and other equipment.
Perform general manual labor, including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.
Dispose of waste according to established guidelines.
Support packaging, including verifying weights, detecting visual defects, applying labels, and counting completed units into predetermined case-pack sizes.
Perform other duties as necessary.