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Field Technician at Smithers in Warwick, NY
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeWarwick, NY$40k–$42k/yr
Skills
chain-of-custody documentationmobile data entrymicrosoft office suiteosha standards compliancesample collectionsample transportationfield sampling equipment maintenance
Job Description
Summary: Smithers is a laboratory specializing in cannabis testing, and they are seeking a Field Technician responsible for collecting cannabis samples from client locations. The role involves ensuring compliance with state regulations and company SOPs while providing excellent client service and maintaining sample integrity.
Responsibilities:
- Travel to client locations to collect cannabis samples
- Follow all state regulations and company SOPs during sample collection
- Maintain strict chain-of-custody documentation for all samples
- Handle samples to prevent contamination, degradation, or loss of integrity
- Accurately record sample collection details using mobile data entry systems
- Provide professional, courteous service to clients and address basic sampling inquiries
- Safely transport samples to the laboratory, ensuring proper storage and labeling during transit
- Maintain and clean field sampling equipment, ensuring it remains in good working condition
- Coordinate scheduling with the Field Operations Manager to prioritize sampling trips based on client needs and lab capacity
- Uphold OSHA standards, company SOPs, and applicable safety protocols
- Maintain accurate documentation for regulatory compliance
- Support other field or laboratory tasks as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Proficient in mobile data entry and Microsoft Office Suite
- Must meet the minimum legal age requirement to work with cannabis in the state of operation
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check in accordance with applicable laws
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in various environmental conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in fieldwork, logistics, or regulated industry
- Cannabis industry or compliance-related experience
Required Skills: Chain-of-custody documentation, Mobile data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, OSHA standards compliance, Sample collection, Sample transportation, Field sampling equipment maintenance