Essential responsibilities:

· Receive, label and analyze samples submitted to the Identification Laboratory

· Execute laboratory testing according standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings

· Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods

· Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids and compressed gases according to safety instructions

· Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility

· Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies

· Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment

Education Requirements:

· Degree in Botany, Biology, or relevant field

Competencies/skill Qualifications:

· Proven experience as lab technician or relevant position

· Experience in Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and PCR methodology

· Experience in operating electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards etc.)

· In depth knowledge of GMP/GLP and laboratory best practices

· Excellent physical condition and endurance

· Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and database systems

· Ability to work autonomously and under pressure

· Valid laboratory technician license

· English Proficiency required

Physical Requirements:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; converse and listen; taste or smell.

· Employee must exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· May be exposed to a dusty environment and/or considerable noise.

· Identify statistical techniques required for establishing, controlling and verifying process capability and product characteristics