QA Laboratory Assistant II

Full-time, regular state position located in Oklahoma City, OK. Compensation up to $50,000 based on education and experience.

About the Role

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is seeking a QA Laboratory Assistant II to support laboratory operations, perform maintenance functions, and complete non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff. This position will receive, accession, and evaluate samples to ensure all required information is provided, as well as assist technical personnel with testing.

Every position at OMMA brings an opportunity to build new policies and procedures using innovative and creative problem-solving. Candidates must be willing to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges and help OMMA excel in its mission.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures such as preparation of media and samples.
• Conducts non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures under the direction of professional staff.
• Sets up and operates laboratory equipment in preparation for sample examinations.
• Assesses the suitability of samples and prepares them for analysis.
• Opens, separates, accessions, and arranges specimens for laboratory examination and traces results.
• Maintains laboratory records including receipt of samples.
• Enters data into the laboratory computer system accurately and in accordance with laboratory requirements.
• Assists technical staff in promotion of all laboratory duties.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.
• Follows all safety procedures and maintains safety equipment, as needed.
• Supports the quality objectives of the laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in laboratory work performing laboratory procedures; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one college-level laboratory science course for each six months of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience working in a laboratory setting.
• One year of experience utilizing a laboratory information management system.

Skills

• Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports, and of elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory tasks and keep specimens properly marked.
• Ability to maintain adequate written laboratory records.
• Ability to utilize a computer.

Benefits

OMMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is typically performed in both an office setting and laboratory setup for required benchwork in climate-controlled environments with moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals in controlled environments; ability to wear impermeable clothing and footwear for the duration of the work period is required.
• Employee must be able to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, bend, and squat.
• Must meet the physical requirements of lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs.
• Involves long periods of sitting or standing.

Note: You are ineligible for OMMA employment if you or your immediate family members have a direct or indirect interest in a licensed medical marijuana business, including pending license applications or financial interest in any licensee.