Chemistry Lab Tech 1- Sample Preparation

Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

Our Brands

Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:

• Certified Laboratories – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
• Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
• Labstat – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
• EAS Consulting Group – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
• FSNS Certification & Audit – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.

Certified Group is committed to delivering expert solutions and quality testing our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. As a leading North American provider of laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services, Certified Group includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), FSNS Certification & Audit, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International Inc. Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.

We have embarked on an important journey to unify and strengthen our culture by living these core values: Start with the Customer, Drive to Deliver, Commit to Safety and Quality, and Believe in the Team — including believing in you.

As a result of our continuing growth, Labstat has the following employment opportunity available:

Reporting directly to the Chemistry Shift Supervisor – SP and Laboratory Manager - SP, the Sample Preparation Technician is responsible for the extraction process of samples generated from the Sample Generation department, where applicable. This includes preparing solutions for sample extraction and/or impingers preparation, verification of equipment and ensuring glassware is available for use. Included in equipment preparation is ensuring that equipment and systems have been calibrated and/or verified prior to use.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing samples for extraction by:

• Labelling glassware appropriately
• Correct solution preparation as per test methods and applicable SOPs
• Ensuring impingers are filled or solutions are ready prior to sample generation
• Verifying correct solvents to be used and volume by reviewing test methods, protocols and methods instructions (where applicable)
• Calibration of simple systems (pH, Karl Fisher, UV – Spectrophotometer, etc.)

• Perform extraction procedures such as:

• Transferring the sample, pad or product into the correct extraction vessel
• Correctly dispensing solution into extraction vessels using pipettors, gastight syringes or bottle top dispensers
• Evaporate, digest, shake/vortex or centrifuge samples using laboratory equipment
• Sample cleanup using SPE and LPE
• Following extraction procedures as per SOP

• Ensure quality of results by:

• Verifying laboratory equipment before use (dispenser, balance, pipettors, etc.)
• Documenting and recording results such as weights, volume, reagent, date, etc. to ensure compliance to GLP and ISO 17025 guidelines
• Confirming correct internal standards and spike solutions are used
• Completeness of worksheets and runsheets in a timely manner
• Reviewing QC results – identify if results are out of specification

• Prevent contamination during sample extraction by:

• Working in a clean area, general housekeepinG
• Ensuring all glassware used is free from contaminants
• Following proper cleaning procedures as outlined in the Test Method and SOP

• The employee shall implement the Laboratory Quality Policy and perform their duties in accordance to existing project specific requirements, current Test Methods, study plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Compliance to Health & Safety policies and procedures and wear required Personal Protective equipment at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or a related scientific field diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1–3 years of expe