Cannabis Microbiology Associate: Training & Lab Support

Smithers; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health reimbursement and flexible-spnd

Wellness programs and health advocacy

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Employee assistance and legal plans

Pet insurance

Participation in retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Smithers Cannabis Testing Services division seeks an Associate Microbiologist at our Wareham, MA location for a full-time role. Training runs about two weeks, after which the schedule shifts to Tuesday through Saturday to support microbiology operations.

The position involves handling samples, preparing them for analysis, and performing microbiological testing on cannabis products, ensuring compliance with state regulations and company SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Cannabis industry or regulated industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming samples, verifying documentation and labeling accuracy.
• Prepare samples for analysis following SOPs and safety protocols.
• Conduct microbiological analysis of cannabis products.
• Conduct routine data entry and basic calculations for non-complex analyses.
• Maintain chain-of-custody and sample tracking records.
• Crosstrain on sample preparation and extraction as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory practices

Microsoft Office

Follow SOPs

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Smithers Cannabis Testing Services division seeks an Associate Microbiologist at our Wareham, MA location for a full-time role. Training runs about two weeks, after which the schedule shifts to Tuesday through Saturday to support microbiology operations.

The position involves handling samples, preparing them for analysis, and performing microbiological testing on cannabis products, ensuring compliance with state regulations and company SOPs.