11th August, 2025
Our client, a start-up Cannabis Testing Facility, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team in Buffalo, NY. Cannabis experience is highly preferred. This lab will provide Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, and QA/QC testing services exclusively for Cannabis and Hemp Products. The ideal candidate would be hands-on with all services as well as be an outstanding leader and example for all employees at the facility.
Salary range depending on experience: $45k-$55k
Mission: The mission of the Lab Technician is to support our Lab Director & Lab Analysts in the areas of sample preparation, equipment calibration and preparation, SOP-compliant running of samples, and other various tasks ensuring the lab operates as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Competencies
- Able to work together on a high-volume production laboratory team specializing in fast turnaround times
- 2 years of college in the natural/physical sciences, Micro-Bio, Chemistry, or an Associate degree with at least one year of experience with organic analyses.
- Instrument experience required - Analytical balances, pipettes, and centrifuges. Experience with HPLC, LC/MS, GC/MS, and CP/MS preferred
- Familiar with Agilent, Thermo, or Shimadzu Instruments
- High attention to detail with the ability to multitask, be independent/self-sufficient, as well as participate in a team environment
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high-pressure environment while maintaining the highest level of quality
- Ability to follow instructions and SOPs
- Ability to work on multiple tasks throughout the day
Outcomes - Work with Lab Director and the team in all production processes of a high-volume lab including:
- Hands-on with all aspects of laboratory test work, including receiving of samples, homogenization, extractions, weighing, dilutions, etc. using various methods in accordance with ISO standard operating procedures
- Analyze samples consisting of a variety of matrices using traditional laboratory technologies including, but not limited to, qPCR, LC/MS, HPLC, GC/MS, and ICP/MS
- Perform various microbiological tests such as total plate count, yeast and mold count, E. coli, Salmonella, etc.
- Ensure quality specifications for process adherence and workmanship
- Data entry, sample intake, and sample management using the LIMS and other tools as required.
- Ensuring customer results are reported quickly and accurately, meeting the laboratory performance metrics.
- Maintaining inventory of samples, laboratory supplies, sample storage and disposal, cleaning, and other supporting lab processes.
- Maintaining, cleaning, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation.
- Participate in laboratory investigations and resolution
- Complete projects assigned by lab management within established deadlines.
Benefits: - Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule: Ability to commute/relocate: - Buffalo, NY: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
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