Laboratory Assistant

**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.

**Why Work for High North Laboratories?**

**We Value You**:At High North, we believe that a positive employee experience is all about creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment where every employee feels welcome. Every one of our dedicated team members brings a unique perspective and we value and encourage the contributions they make.

**Growth**:This role will leverage all your skills and afford you the opportunity to learn new ones. We invest in training and development in a big way, so you can build your future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you.

**The Perks**:You will enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance; long-term disability; vacation and sick leave; paid holidays; and more.

**Attributes of a High North Laboratories, Laboratory Chemist**:
**Great Communicator**: You have excellent oral and written communication. You effectively communicate and coordinate effectively at every level.

**Strong Project Manager**:You are exceptionally skilled at juggling multiple tasks, allocating and optimizing resources and managing timelines. You manage a task from start to finish, and keep everyone appropriately informed.

**Problem Solver**:You like to solve a variety of problems - no task is too big or too small. You think ahead, consider all the variables, and anticipate challenges. You easily adapt to diverse range of duties and to overcome challenges constructively. You possess the ability to synthesize information to identify problems and solutions.

**Detail Oriented**:You are meticulously attentive to details, get it right the first time, and accurately keep track of all the moving parts.

**Autonomous**:Open adherence to the standards, guidelines, and operating procedures relevant to one’s role and as stipulated by organizational policy.

**Integrity & Transparency**:You are self-confident and assertive, approachable, and responsive. You understand the mission, needs, and direction of the organization.

**Adaptability & Agility**: Ability to be receptive and accepting of new ideas, methods, and processes.

**Core Responsibilities**:

- 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

**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

**Salary**: From $40,000.00 per year

**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
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

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 (required)

**Experience**:

- Laboratory: 1 year (required)
- GLP/GMP environment: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person