Seasonal Laboratory Technician - Yakima

Job Details

Job Title:

Laboratory Technician - Seasonal

Location:

Yakima Corporate - Yakima, WA 98902
Salary Range: $17.93 - $17.93 hourly
Department:
Quality
Classification:
Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports to:

Laboratory Manager

The purpose of this position is to analyze the samples presented in the lab by the company or customers.

• Analyze incoming samples as per protocol and SOPs.
  • Sample preparation of leaf hops, cryo products, pellets
  • Moisture analysis by air oven or distillation
• Laboratory team member.
  • Assist in maintaining cleanliness and appearance of lab
  • Follow safety requirements
• Perform other duties within the company as required.
• Continuously look for ways to improve process efficiency and notify immediate supervisor of observations and recommendations.
• Handle food products safely.
• Maintain sanitary and safe work environment and follow safety requirements.
• May actively participate on company’s Safety Committee.
• Ensure that company safety policies as well as federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations are observed.
• Must have a complete understanding of company’s policies, Employee Handbook, SOPs, QPs, EPs, HACCP and cGMP that pertain to their department to ensure quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability.
• Must adhere to all company policies.
• Examine documents, materials, and products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy and conformance to standards and specifications.
• Follow all SOPs in a given area.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Manager and/or designee.

• Preferred but not required BA/BS in Chemistry, Biology, or related field; or related experience.
• Excellent communication skills, be strongly detail oriented and be able to easily multi-task.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisor and management.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Follow written (Standard Operating Procedures - SOPs, company memos & emails) and verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with lab equipment operation and SOPs.
• Possess a strong work ethic to positively contribute to the company’s mission, vision, values and environmental policy and quality policy.
• Must have a positive attitude, support co-workers to obtain desired objectives, and assist others in their contributions.
• Ability to adapt to changing paces and processes quickly.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (in required areas) for extended periods of time.
• Handle hazardous chemicals safely according to their MSDSs and SOPs.
• Attentive to the task and own surroundings.