Lab Assistant (Healthcare)
This position is an entry level role and will help alleviate some of the chemists' time at the bench to focus on higher-level analysis and instrument maintenance. This role will be working under the direction of the Science Director and in collaboration with the rest of the scientific and admin staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Grind and weigh small amounts of flower, concentrate and other types of samples for lab analysis.
Sample intake, label prep tubes and organize samples in timely fashion.
Take digital photos of samples and experimental results and upload into lab software.
Lab cleaning, chemical waste disposal, sample archiving and disposal.
Unpack and receive orders in organized fashion with relevant entries into the Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
Ensure workstation is kept clean of cannabis and chemical debris and ready for next user.
Serve as front desk admin support as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Attention to detail and well-organized.
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and complete required documents for internal and external use.
Experience in developing and implementing business policies and procedures.
Strong customer service skills.
Proficiency in multi-tasking.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, customers and vendors.
Excellent communication skills
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Must be 21 years of age or older.
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
Minimum of (2) years in a lab or medical setting preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read technical procedures or lab documents as needed. Ability to effectively communicate and dialogue with other lab staff.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Familiarity with metric system and unit conversions.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to identify problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in various forms.
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.
Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, and photocopier.
Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level is low-moderate.
The physical exertion is moderate.
Work is performed in a laboratory environment and may require use of personal protection equipment to limit exposure to chemicals or other hazards found within a laboratory environment such as gloves, lab coat, safety glasses.
There are frequent contacts and interruptions during the day.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The Puyallup Tribal Cannabis Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status or ancestry, sexual orientation or sensory, mental, physical, or other non-disqualifying disability. Indian Preference will be applied to hiring of this position as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Chapter 14, Subchapter V, Sections 472 and 473.
