Field Sampler (Sample Driver) - NJ

Bethyl Laboratories, Inc; Riverdale (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kaycha Labs, Inc is a leading cannabis testing provider with a focus on regulatory compliance and sample integrity. The Field Sampler role involves on-site pickups, documentation, and transportation of regulatory samples to our NJ laboratory.

Candidates must be located in or near the NY/NJ area and have a valid driver’s license. Prior exposure to the cannabis industry is a plus. Kaycha Labs offers competitive benefits and opportunities to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED) required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (3+ years driving).
• Exposure to the Cannabis industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite field sampling pickups in compliance with laws and procedures.
• Collect and forward weekly inventory requests to the lab team.
• Input orders into METRC and the lab’s LIMS system as required.
• Interface between customers and the laboratory team to determine sampling needs.
• Drive safely within an assigned region for multi-hour pickups.
• Maintain data in the field and protect customer confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Punctuality

Multitasking

Professionalism

Geographic area familiarity

Customer relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Kaycha Labs, Inc is a leading provider of innovative Cannabis and Hemp testing technologies and methods. We perform product testing to help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. We provide comprehensive cannabis testing for potency, homogeneity, heavy metals, microbial contamination, mycotoxins, residual solvents, terpenes, and pesticides.

Job Purpose:

The Field Sampler is responsible for conducting routine pickups and processing of regulatory compliance samples for laboratory analysis. This includes accurately recording sample and chain of custody documentation and the safe and secure transportation of all samples to the laboratory. Candidates must be located in the job location area or close proximity.

• Perform onsite field sampling pickups in accordance with all laws and regulations related to the legal cannabis market and laboratory operating procedures.
• Collect and forward weekly inventory requests to the laboratory team.
• Collect payment from clients.
• Interface effectively between customers and the laboratory team.
• Contact clients in conjunction with the Client Service Rep(s) to determine if their sampling needs to create a sampling plan (e.g., number of batches, requested analyses, sample information)
• Input orders with required sample information into METRC and the lab’s LIMS system as required.
• Follow detailed procedural requirements as outlined in the Kaycha Labs Sampling and Chain of Custody SOP.
• Safely drive throughout an assigned region, which may include multi-hour destination pickups.
• Collect detailed data in the field according to SOPs.
• Maintain current knowledge of our products and services.
• Consistently maintain customer confidentiality.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work, problem solve, and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced deadline environment while successfully managing multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to be professional, pleasant, and presentable.
• Familiarity with the assigned geographic area.
• Build long-lasting customer relationships.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED required.)
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record (with at least three years of driving experience).
• Exposure to the Cannabis industry is a plus.

Other:

• Must be over 21 years old
• Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass Level 2 background check.
• Kaycha Labs offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
• Kaycha Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, handle or feel, to speak, and to hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close (proximity) vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The standard analytical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, operations, technical, and professional staff are expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the applicable Kaycha manuals and policies and/or federal, state, or local standards.

Laboratory staff can be expected to work in areas where hazards associated are with, but not limited to, airborne pathogens. Biological materials, hazardous substances, and radioactive material exist and are handled. Appropriate training is provided regarding these hazards and staff are expected to adhere to all health and safety policies at all times, whether they are in writing or verbalized by a supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Location - Highgrade Labs of NJ DBA Kaycha Labs - NJ - 10 Post Ln