Cannabis Laboratory Assistant

The shift for this role is Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 11:30pm.Growing medical and recreational cannabis manufacturers on the East Coast. Our mission is simple: grow the highest-quality weed at prices everyone can afford.   We're looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to democratize cannabis-or as we like to say, to "Weed the People."   With a dialed-in grow operation and a bold new brand refresh, we're ready to dominate the MD/DC market-and have a little fun while we're at it. Cannabis Lab AssistantOur Cannabis Lab Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting with the day-to-day laboratory production activities, which include but is not limited to distillation and post-processing tasks, infused concentrate formulation and dispensing, edible base formulation, and equipment cleaning at the direction of the Lab Manager. The Cannabis Lab Assistant will be responsible for maintaining adequate operational procedures and contributing to a support role to ensuring seamless lab operation and increased efficiency. Your role in caring for our company:The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Daily product preparation including preparing equipment and cannabis oil for further processing.Consistently monitors active equipment, performs minor repairs, and reports equipment irregularities to Lab Manager.Operates machinery in accordance with all operational and safety guidelines.Takes instruction and helps on all tasks assigned by Lab Manager.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.All other duties as necessary.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 diploma/GED.We ask that you have basic computer skills.General lab experience preferred. Pipetting experience preferred.Addition 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.Ability to work at a fast pace in a high production environment.Ability to maintain respectful, open communication with the management team and other co-workers.Work Schedule/Location:On-site 5 days a week.Please make sure you are willing and able to perform the following:Reasonable accommodation(s) 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 operate equipment and manipulate small objects.As this position will mainly be working in the lab, we ask that you be willing and able to work in an environment with bright lights, strong odors and various noises throughout the workday.Our BenefitsHealth Insurance: Medical, Dental & VisionEmployee Assistance PlanShort-Term DisabilityLife Insurance AD&D401KDCM Product/Merch DiscountsPaid Time OffCompetitive payIndustry DiscountsEqual Opportunity and Affirmative ActionDCM 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.