We are desiring to recruit an experienced Lab Assistant to join our collaborative team at DCM Inc in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Lab Assistant is an exceptional opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in communication, leadership and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Lab Assistant at DCM Inc today!
The hours of this position is M-F: 9am-5:30pm We are a high-quality medical cannabis manufacturer seeking motivated and accountable team players to join our production team!
Lab Assistant Our Lab Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting with the day-to-day laboratory production activities, which include but is not limited to distillation and extraction tasks, infused concentrate formulation and dispensing, edible base formulation, and HPLC and GCMS testing at the direction of the Assistant General Manager. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for maintaining adequate operational procedures and contributing in a support role to ensuring seamless lab operation and increased efficiency.
Your role in caring for our plants: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Daily product preparation including preparing equipment and plant materials for extraction Consistently monitors active equipment, performs minor repairs, and reports equipment irregularities to Assistant General Manager Operates machinery in accordance with all operational and safety guidelines Takes instruction and helps on all tasks assigned by Assistant General Manager Assists with ethanol, butane and solventless extraction Assists with potency and terpene testing using HPLC and GCMS machines Assists with infused concentrate formulation and dispensing Assists with infused edible base formulation Accurately performs tasks related to weighing, liquid handling, and pipetting Cleans and maintains laboratory, glassware, and other equipment General manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials Assists in the disposal of waste according to established guidelines Support packaging process including but not limited to verifying correct weight, detecting visual defects, applying all necessary labels, and counting completed units into predetermined case pack sizes Other duties as assigned Qualifications we ask you to have: For legal reasons, all employees need to be at least 21 years of age. You will be asked to pass a Federal and State criminal history background check. We ask that you have at least a high school degree. We ask that you have basic computer skills. General lab experience preferred Pipetting experience preferred. Additional skills which will help you excel in your role: Desire and ability to work as a member of a team. Please have personal accountability, proactive behaviors, and strong attention to detail. Ability and willingness to ensure all tasks are performed correctly, efficiently, and effectively. Excellent observational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. Compliance with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure. Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure. Ability to work at a fast pace in a high production environment Ability to m aintain respectful, open communication with the management team and other co-workers. This is not your average desk job! Please make sure you are willing and able to perform the following: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This position requires an inordinate amount of sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting and reaching in full range of motion to complete physical tasks You will be asked to carry/lift loads of up to 50lbs, often times repeatedly, throughout the day. This position requires standing, stooping, squatting, or crouching for more than 4 hours sequentially. This position requires the extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. As this position will mainly be working in the greenhouse, we ask that you be willing and able to work in an environment with high light and heat levels. Our Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance Paid Time Off Competitive pay Employee Assistance Plan 401K Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action DCM Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. DCM, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at DCM, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DCM, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Benefits of working as a Lab Assistant in Washington DC:
? Excellent Benefits Package
? Advancement opportunities
? Generous Compensation
