Cannabis Field Sampling Technician - On the Road (SoCal)

Optiq Health Labs; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Optiq Health Labs is seeking a Field Sampling Technician to collect cannabis samples at client sites across Southern California. You will follow state regulations and company procedures to ensure accurate sample collection and documentation.

You will weigh samples, record weights, input data into the tracking system, and drive between client sites while maintaining confidentiality and delivering timely results with excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Organized and punctual; reliable in field operations.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with email (Outlook).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid California driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology preferred.
• 0–1 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience in cannabis testing laboratory or cannabis industry.
• Knowledge of the Department of Cannabis Control regulations.
• Knowledge of METRC.
• Experience with Excel and group messenger apps.

Responsibilities

• Collect field samples at client sites according to regulations.
• Record batch numbers and transport manifest details.
• Maintain sample integrity and avoid contamination of samples.
• Weigh samples with a field balance and input data into tracking system.
• Drive to client sites and return samples to the laboratory across Southern California.
• Provide excellent customer service and build trust with clients.
• Work efficiently under time constraints.
• Maintain client confidentiality and follow safety procedures.
• Overtime is required most days.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Punctual

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Experience in fast-paced environment

Age requirement: 21+

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

METRC

Group messenger apps

Job description

Optiq Health Labs is seeking a Field Sampling Technician to collect cannabis samples at client sites across Southern California. You will follow state regulations and company procedures to ensure accurate sample collection and documentation.

You will weigh samples, record weights, input data into the tracking system, and drive between client sites while maintaining confidentiality and delivering timely results with excellent customer service.