Analytical Chemist

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing including HPLC testing and monitor product disposition to support quality control.
• Evaluate results of products to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Develop documentation libraries using technical writing, maintain traceability logs and any other tracking of information logs
• Familiarity with analytical scientific principles and laboratory experience. Can follow written direction and maintain a laboratory notebook, computer databases, and test reports.
• Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments/equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, calculate, and record results.
• Maintains and enforces Chemical Hygiene Policy and related labeling.
• Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance including good housekeeping habits throughout the facility.
• Capable of working with hazardous chemicals and can identify and report unsafe equipment, conditions and practices so that they may be corrected prior to an incident.
• Build the onboarding and training program for lab equipment, travel, and train locations as necessary to train team members as necessary.
• Provide direction and supervision to Analyticalal Lab Tech.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related science field required, plus 2 years’ experience working in a professional laboratory setting
• Advanced level of analytical chemistry knowledge.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees.
• Advanced math skills and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email
• Knowledge of laboratory best practices.
• Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing.
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment.
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking.
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Cannabiz Laboratory.
• Must have a solid understanding of the laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state; a pursuit to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws is appreciated and commendable.

Additional Requirements

• Active driver’s license or State ID card.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must pass all required background checks.
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Physical demands – May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)