As both medicinal and recreational Cannabis becomes more and more prevalent in Maine, the need for Safety Testing keeps pace.
As an analytical laboratory, we provide reports on products that go out into the marketplace. This helps the State, Clients, and their customers verify that levels of harmful contaminants remain within the limits set by the state.
It’s our mission to provide impeccable service, accurate results, and consistent turnaround times for our clients. We’re proudly serving you as a Mainer owned and operated cannabis lab. We offer all required Maine OCP cannabis testing, using state of the art equipment and cutting edge methods. We look forward to working with you, and customizing solutions to fit your needs.
OCP License: MTF1372
CDC License: CTF2023-001
Why Indicative
Why Choose Indicative Testing?
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Experience
Coming from the largest volume bottled water factory in the world, Indicative-Testing is battle tested…previously assuring the health and safety of millions of beverage consumers daily. More than likely, this team has already been protecting you and your family for years, and loving doing it. ➡️
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Expertise
Our personnel have been continuously improving safety, quality, and laboratory processes for decades. We have piloted many programs which became corporate standards. Leave us your sample knowing the utmost thought and care is being exercised to provide the most accurate result possible. ➡️
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Local
Just like you, many of us know someone who has a health condition where cannabis plays a large role in their treatment. It is personal to us, and we are so thankful to the hardworking caregivers who contribute to the health of our community every day. We are here to make your day easier. We created this business with our own savings, countless hours, and relentless effort. We built our team first, then our lab. We took each step carefully and thoughtfully, always with a people first approach. Indicative has been so lucky to have partnered with some amazing local businesses who, without them, this all would not be possible. Thank you everyone for your help and love! ➡️
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State-of-the-Art
Although we are a small local business, Indicative-Testing has spared no expense in partnering with PerkinElmer and their Cannabis and Hemp Analysis team. Using their cannabis-specific suite featuring data management software, automated sample prep, and multi-technology test equipment, Indicative is able to reduce test variability and turnaround times. We provide you with results you can trust. ➡️
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Competitive Prices and Turnaround Times
Just because we process your order quickly, accurately, and with a smile…doesn’t mean we cost more! Indicative-Testing carefully studied the industry so that we could provide superior service, while matching or out-pacing market average prices.
Our Team
The Team You Can Count On
Indicative-Testing has assembled a unique team of overachievers. Our scientists, biologists, technicians, analysts, and laboratory experts have quality and testing experience from industries with the highest standards in the world, from parts per million in the Semiconductor industry, to assuring the health and safety of millions of beverage consumers daily. We are here for you whether your tests pass or fail. We constantly verify our methods and equipment to ensure maximum standardization and control of our processes to secure precise, repeatable results.
Braden Adams
Facility Director
Braden Adams
Facility Director
Braden Adams is a founding member of indicative and now sits on the executive team focusing on laboratory management, quality assurance and regulatory affairs. Prior, Braden was a Quality Assurance Specialist for a global leader in medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and healthcare. In that role he worked to assure that company products met and adhered to FDA standards, while leading a team of trainers to ensure the next generation of employees meet rigorous standards. Braden’s clients would describe him as adaptable, dependable, and knowledgeable. Additional experience includes work as a Quality Systems Coordinator for one of the largest food companies in world. Previous roles include Microbiologist and Chemistry Analyst. Braden is a graduate of the University of Maine and holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Braden is originally from Brewer, Maine. In his free time, Braden enjoys spending time with his friends, trying new recipes, and exploring the latest and greatest southern Maine has to offer.
207-324-0101 [email protected]Chris deAguilar
CEO
Chris deAguilar
CEO
Chris is a founding member of Indicative-Testing, LLC and now sits on the executive team focusing on Launch, Acquisition, and Cat Herding. Prior, Chris was Quality Assurance and a driver for innovation and impeccability in food safety and hygiene. In that role, he was a part of a team dedicated to improving performance and safety. Chris’s clients would describe him as a dedicated, fun loving and driven individual with a love of family and friends. In his free time, Chris enjoys working to make Indicative-Testing a world-class facility, Bird watching, beer drinking at concerts and spending time with his family.
(207)636-6688 [email protected]Jason Johnson
Facilities Manager
Jason Johnson
Facilities Manager
Jason is a founding member of Indicative-Testing, and is responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the testing and support equipment, building, and grounds. For the past 22 years, Jason has been employed as an electrical/mechanical technician at a global beverage company. His focus has been preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, fabrication, scheduling/leading projects, process improvement and production line install, support, and start up. Born and raised in Aroostook County, he brings with him the work ethic and drive that was instilled into him at an early age by his parents. Jason is a graduate of Northern Maine Community College, double majoring in residential/commercial electrical construction and instrumentation and controls. His pastimes are anything to do with the outdoors (except golf, don't ask). He resides with his wife and daughter in the foothills of southern Maine.
1-207-590-1902 [email protected]Ryan Rossignol
VP of Customer Development
Ryan Rossignol
VP of Customer Development
Ryan is a founding member of INDICATIVE-Testing, and now sits on the executive team focusing on fostering long-term client relationships and constantly improving customer experience, while becoming the standard to which the Office of Cannabis Policy holds all testing facilities. Prior, Ryan was National Filler Expert and Maintenance Lead for a global beverage company, at the largest volume bottling plant in the world. In that role, through award-winning waste savings and fill accuracy innovations, his filling equipment was elevated to corporate wide “Best in Class” status. Ryan’s clients would describe him as loyal, hard-working, and creative. Additional experience includes work as Field Service Engineer in semiconductor technology, co-owner of a restaurant POS business, and working on a team to design and build a prototype production line in the deep-water buoyancy industry. Ryan is a graduate of Waterville High School and attended Sacred Heart University, majoring in chemistry. In his free time, Ryan enjoys watching his daughter and son perform in theatre and athletics. He and his wife and best friend have been married since 2000, and live in North Waterboro.
(207)776-4821 [email protected]Troy Holston
COO
Troy Holston
COO
Troy Holston is a founding member of Indicative and now sits on the executive team focusing on operational efficiency, client experience and compliance. Prior, Troy was an Executive Account Manager for a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. In that role he advised leading food and beverage plants in Maine on best practices to ensure the cleanliness of their facilities, made recommendations for chemical and equipment purchases and helped them to maintain the highest quality standards for their industry. Troy’s clients would describe him as client centric and an expert within his field. Additional experience includes work as a quality assurance water technician and chair of the company’s safety committee providing leadership and strategy during the pandemic. Troy is a graduate of University of Southern Maine holding a degree in Environmental Health and Science Policy. In his free time, Troy is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting, fishing and camping. Troy resides outside of Portland Maine with his wife and young daughter.
207-274-8400 [email protected]Wayne McClellan
CFO
Wayne McClellan
CFO
Wayne is a founding member of Indicative-Testing and now sits on the executive team focusing on the lab start up, equipment procurement, and working with outside vendors for goods & services. Prior to joining the Indicative team, Wayne worked in quality assurance for an international bottling company. During that time Wayne worked on teams put together to solve persistent / reoccurring issues, consumer complaint investigations, and to develop methods for process improvements centered around financial losses. In his free time, Wayne likes to go upta camp, fishing, and snow sports. Living in Southern Maine with his wife of 30 years Michelle, they raised 2 adult children Peighton and Nicholas.
207-615-7826 [email protected]Norman Descoteaux
Office Manager
Norman Descoteaux
Office Manager
Norman is a founding member of Indicative-Testing, and now sits on the management team focusing on HR, onboarding clients, and sample receiving & tracking. Prior, Norman was quality assurance for a global leader in the bottled beverage industry. In that role, he was purchaser for both the microbiology laboratory and quality departments, as well as data analyst. Norman’s clients would describe him as professional, dedicated, and extremely reliable. Previously, Norman was a cook and became the banquet chef at the Marriott Hotel in South Portland for seven years. He is a graduate of Biddeford High School and Southern Maine Technical College, earning a degree in culinary arts. Norman lives in Waterboro with his best friend and wife of 25 years, where they have raised 2 boys and a girl, all three deciding to stay in Maine for their college experiences. In his free time, Norman enjoys spending time on Maine waters bass fishing. Sometimes he can be found visiting the many micro brews in Maine, enjoying their offerings of different beers. But mostly, Norman spends as much time with his growing family as he can.
207-324-0100 [email protected]Matthew Alexander
Safety Director
Matthew Alexander
Safety Director
Matthew Alexander is a founding member of Indicative-Testing, focusing on ICPMS, and safety & compliance of the lab. Prior, Matthew worked as quality assurance at a global food and water manufacturer. In that role he, was part of a team dedicated to the safety and quality of the product. In addition to his role, he also maintained and calibrated the quality and compliance equipment. In his free time, Matt enjoys hunting and fishing as well as spending time with his friends and family.
207-615-1070 [email protected]Brandon Bowles
Microbiological Scientist
Brandon Bowles
Microbiological Scientist
Brandon Bowles is a founding member of Indicative-Testing, and now sits on the management team focusing on PCR testing, as well as laboratory and document compliance. Prior to Indicative-Testing, Brandon worked as a quality technician in both the food & beverage, and the medical device industries. In these roles Brandon developed a keen eye for product quality, a deep understanding of laboratory compliance and document control, and was involved in method creation and the validation of new equipment. Brandon’s clients would describe him as a dependable laboratory analyst that focuses on intricate details. Brandon is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, holding a Bachelor of Science in physiology and neurobiology. In his free time, Brandon is a major bookworm who enjoys furthering his knowledge of history and true crime.
207-324-0100 [email protected]Isabel Descoteaux
Laboratory Analyst
Isabel Descoteaux
Laboratory Analyst
Izzy Descoteaux is a laboratory analyst focusing on potency analysis and pesticides. Izzy graduated from Saint Josephs College of Maine in the fall of 2022 with a degree in Biochemistry and minor in Mathematics. During her time at SJC she worked as a research assistant, focusing her time on High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and data analysis. She conducted research involving lobster behavior and survival instincts, which earned her a scholarship from NASA. She was a member of her schools Honor program, SSTEM scholar program, as well as a recipient of the Maine SeaGrant through the University of Maine. Izzy’s peers and former professors would describe her as determined, creative, and eager to learn. In her free time, Izzy enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and traveling. She also enjoys cooking and is an avid reader with a love for Stephen King novels. Izzy currently resides in East Waterboro, ME where she was raised.
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Our partnerships help us lead the charge
Partnering with Analytical Equipment manufacturer PerkinElmer, Indicative-Testing is leading the charge. With cutting edge technology to increase both accuracy and turn-around time, we help you get to market assured that you are providing a clean, safe product.
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JANUS® G3 420 Workstation
The JANUS® G3 420 automates the multiple sample preparation steps, including extraction, vortexing, centrifuging, diluting, and filtering, currently found in all testing labs. The JANUS G3 420 workstation is developed specifically to work seamlessly with our chromatography and mass spectrometry analytical instruments.
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Discover Our State of the Art Facility
Indicative-Testing refused to put state-of-the-art equipment in a facility or community that could not support it. We spent months looking at dozens of locations until finding our home at 69 Eagle Drive in Sanford, Maine. Indicative has the best technologies to provide you with world-class cannabis testing services!
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See our Case-Study
Partnering with Erlab for a safe, clean enviornment. Link in menu: https://usa.erlab.com/indicative-testing-llc/
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Services
Indicative-Testing provides an array of cannabis testing services for those operating medicinal or personal cannabis facilities.
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