Laboratory Assistant - NJ
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant performs routine laboratory and general clerical tasks that support daily laboratory operations in New Jersey’s medical and adult-use cannabis industry. The role follows organizational policies, standard operating procedures, state rules and regulations, and safety requirements for laboratory operations and cannabis handling. Duties include sample intake, inventory, tracking, preparation, documentation, supply management, cleaning, and general clerical support. The employee may also be assigned cannabis sampling and transport tasks. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and performed in person in East Hanover, New Jersey.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers.
- Must meet New Jersey state eligibility requirements for employment within a cannabis business.
- Ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Follow organizational policies and procedures for laboratory operations and comply with state requirements for cannabis licenses, transport, and testing.
- Follow SOPs, state regulations, and safety requirements when handling hazardous, flammable, corrosive, and biohazardous waste.
- Complete manual or electronic forms and logs accurately, following Good Documentation Practices.
- Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and laboratory information management systems.
- Perform sample inventory and tracking, including intake and accessioning, measurement and documentation of sample weights or volumes, compliant cannabis destruction, and supporting compliance documentation.
- Homogenize samples as needed.
- Receive supplies, stock and restock shelves, catalog supplies and laboratory reagents, notify Management of shortages, and document related forms and logs.
- Perform clerical tasks such as filing, scanning, and data entry.
- Clean laboratory glassware and maintain general laboratory cleanliness and organization, including disposal of trash and recycling in designated containers.
- Work efficiently while maintaining accuracy and improving quality.
- Prepare samples independently using aseptic techniques and complete associated documentation.
- Participate in training and work toward competency in sample collection and sample preparation using aseptic techniques.
- Perform other tasks assigned by Management, which may include cannabis sampling and transport.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
