Laboratory Technician

Location: Pearl River, New York
Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site
Company: Dope Diagnostics, Inc.

Dope Diagnostics is building a New York State–licensed cannabis testing laboratory focused on rigorous analytical science, regulatory compliance, and defensible laboratory results. We are seeking a Laboratory Technician with a degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline to support analytical testing and laboratory operations.

This is an opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated laboratory environment using advanced analytical instrumentation and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and quality-control materials for analytical testing. 
• Support testing using laboratory instrumentation such as: 
  • High-performance liquid chromatography, or HPLC; 
  • Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, or GC-MS; 
  • Liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry, or LC-MS/MS; 
  • Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, or ICP-MS; and 
  • PCR and microbiological testing platforms. 
• Follow approved test methods, standard operating procedures, and instrument-maintenance protocols. 
• Accurately document sample preparation, testing, calibration, quality-control results, and equipment use. 
• Maintain sample integrity and chain-of-custody documentation. 
• Assist with instrument calibration, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and laboratory inventory. 
• Review data for completeness and escalate deviations, unusual results, or quality-control failures. 
• Comply with New York State Office of Cannabis Management requirements and the laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025 quality-management system. 
• Follow laboratory safety, chemical-handling, waste-disposal, and contamination-control procedures. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, environmental science, forensic science, or a closely related field. 
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures precisely. 
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate, and contemporaneous laboratory records. 
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated, quality-controlled environment. 
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic, internship, or professional laboratory experience. 
• Experience with HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, PCR, or microbiological testing. 
• Familiarity with analytical sample preparation, calibration standards, quality controls, or laboratory information management systems. 
• Exposure to ISO/IEC 17025, Good Laboratory Practices, or another regulated laboratory framework. 

Direct experience with cannabis testing is not required. Candidates with strong scientific fundamentals and an interest in developing advanced analytical laboratory skills are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Dope Diagnostics

• Work with modern analytical instrumentation in a developing commercial laboratory. 
• Gain experience within an ISO/IEC 17025 quality framework. 
• Develop expertise in New York’s regulated cannabis-testing industry. 
• Work alongside experienced scientists during laboratory validation, regulatory approval, and operational launch. 
• Build transferable skills applicable to pharmaceutical, environmental, food-safety, forensic, and clinical laboratory settings. 

Application Instructions

Please submit:

• A résumé; 
• A short cover letter describing your laboratory experience and interest in analytical testing; and 
• An unofficial transcript

Compensation: $28/hour

Dope Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.