Laboratory Assistant

at  High North Laboratories

ABOUT US:

HIGH NORTH LABORATORIES INC is Canada’s fastest growing analytical laboratory in the cannabis industry providing the cannabis industry with quick and reliable product testing to bring transparency and confidence to all cannabis transactions. We are committed to continuous quality improvement and innovation in our processes, and believe that a strong, cohesive, and committed team is a key success factor for High North.
Laboratory Assistants are responsible for various general laboratory duties, in such areas as Sample Receiving and Sample Preparation.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma/Certification from a recognized Laboratory Technician, Biotechnology or similar program
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience
• Preferred experience in GLP, GMP background
• Strong work ethic, initiative, punctuality and following through on commitments
• Proficiency in excel, database user-interfaces, and query software
• Effective time and task management
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate knowledge of GMP and ISO 17025 requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• LIMS experience is an asset
• Open to various shifts assignments between 8:30am and 8:30pm Monday-Sunday.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a background check, education/employment verification
  Job Type: Permanent
  Pay: From $42,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have knowledge of GMP and ISO 17025 requirements?
• Are you proficient in excel, database user-interfaces, and query software?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• GLP/GMP environment: 1 year (preferred)
• Laboratory: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Receiving, processing, labeling of samples in an accurate, timely, and consistent manner
• Accurate and timely data collection, analysis and interpretation, and accurate record keeping
• Adherence to laboratory SOPs, Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols and procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
• Cleaning and basic maintenance of laboratory stations and general facilities
• Supporting laboratory technicians, chemists and scientists as instructed
• Entering/recording data in LIMS and other records to be verified and validated by senior laboratory staff