This introductory workshop explores the foundational aspects of working in a cannabis analytical testing laboratory. Participants will learn about the core functions of cannabis labs, the types of products tested, and the most common analytical methods used to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. The session also highlights typical lab roles, workflows, and the importance of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Whether you’re considering a career in cannabis testing or looking to understand lab operations better, this workshop offers a concise and practical overview of this essential segment of the cannabis industry.
This workshop is ideal for professionals who are new to HPLC or looking to refresh their knowledge, especially those working in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Food. It is valuable for those in Quality Control Laboratories, Analytical Research and Development Laboratories, and Quality Assurance departments who are interested in understanding the basics of HPLC testing in GMP environments.
This workshop covers the following topics:
Gain a foundational understanding of what cannabis testing labs do and their importance in ensuring product safety and compliance.
Familiarize with Common Cannabis Tests:Learn about standard analytical tests such as potency (THC/CBD), contaminants, terpenes, and residual solvents.
Understand Daily Lab Operations and Roles:Learn how cannabis samples are received, prepared, tested, and reported, and understand the responsibilities of lab technicians and QA staff.
Recognize Key Compliance and Regulatory Standards:Understand the role of regulatory frameworks such as Health Canada, EU-GMP, and ISO 17025, and how labs maintain Good Laboratory Practices.
Certificate of attendance available upon request.
Note: Registration closes one week prior to the start of workshop. Workshop registration is intended for individual use only. Each registration grants access to one participant. If you plan to attend as a group or company team, please ensure that each participant is registered separately. Group rates and corporate packages are available—contact us for details.
Refunds are only available if cancellation is requested at least 48 hours before the workshop. No refunds will be issued for late cancellations.
Pharma, Cannabis
Jason Chu is an experienced laboratory instructor at AAPS focusing on quality control and research and development functions in the pharmaceutical industry. He is an expert in HPLC, Dissolution, Pharmaceutical Laboratory Tests and GMP regulations. Beyond the classrooms at AAPS, he has led corporate training covering topics on WHMIS, health and safety, GMP regulations and data integrity.
Prior to joining AAPS, he was an Analytical Research and Development Chemist at Apotex Inc. – task with laboratory investigations, method validation, API screening and process validation support. During his time in R&D, he was appointed as a Designated Compliance Coordinator (DCC) to conduct regularly scheduled self-audits for continuous compliance improvement. At Apotex, he also held position as a Quality Control Chemist – testing raw materials, in-process products, finished products using a variety of laboratory techniques and instruments. In that role, he was also designated as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) task with responding to audit requests conducted by Health Canada and FDA.
