Cannabis Laboratory Lead Scientist Jobs

Opulence Testing is committed to defining consumer safety and quality assurance standards for the cannabis industry. We are a full-service testing laboratory offering a one-stop solution where cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, and distributors can ensure that their products are in full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

We are seeking reliable individuals in the Albuquerque area To be our lead scientist. Applicants not in the area will be considered based on qualifications and travel ability.

*Prior analytical laboratory experience is required

General Responsibilities:

• Follow detailed chain of custody protocols according to state regulations
• Follow direction of Laboratory Management
• Prepare samples for analysis using a variety of techniques including solid phase extraction, liquid phase extraction, and DNA extraction for qPCR
• Use and maintain analytical instrumentation, primarily GC-MS, HPLC, LC/MS/MS, and ICP-MS
• Prepare internal and external standards and calibrants for standard curves as necessary
• Analyze samples for potency, pesticides, residual solvents, terpenes, microbial contamination, and trace metal contamination
• Ability to respect and maintain client confidentiality
• Prepare solvents and buffers necessary for sample analysis and instrument maintenance
• Maintain all testing and analysis records in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards
• Ability to learn about, and grow with, the cannabis industry and the science associated with laboratory testing
• Input data into LIMS and track-and-trace, as required by the CDFA
• Expertise with spreadsheets and word processing software
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under time constraints

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with time management skills and ability to self-manage
• Personable, organized, and punctual
• Familiarity with the Department of Cannabis Control regulations is preferred
• Earned a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university
• At least 2 years of full-time practical experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Analytical Chromatography: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Therapeutic Health Choices, LLC (THC) is a cannabis safety testing laboratory. It provides analytical chemistry and microbiology testing services for cannabis cultivators and processors as mandated by the state of Michigan. THC is a small, privately held company that provides access to a healthcare and 401(k) plan. It offers an exceptional work environment and long-term growth opportunities in an expanding market. If you work smart, play hard, and want to use your technical skills in a rapidly expanding laboratory sector, we’d love to hear from you! Essential functions: Technical

• Oversees day to day operations by managing multiple analytical projects related to the development, qualification and/or troubleshooting of sensitive, efficient, and reliable assays for a wide class of molecules simultaneously.
• Prepares, reviews, and edits method transfer, qualification, and validation protocols, analytical technical reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensures test results are accurate and valid.
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition recognize any malfunctions and troubleshoot as needed.
• Completes routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment.
• Provides technical expertise and advises project representatives/teams on topics pertaining to assay analysis and development. Often presents findings and/or results to client senior management.
• Provides technical guidance to others in resolving challenging issues relating to analytical methods.
• Validate reporting requirements in the statewide monitoring system.
• Performs other tasks as specified by the manager/director and/or duties required and published by regulatory agencies.

Regulatory

• May act in the capacity of a Cannabis Laboratory Testing Analyst.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (MRA, LARA, ISO, etc.) through documentation, audits, and corrective action.
• Participate in the development of new SOPs, validations new tests
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices.
• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of the methods employed in the laboratory.
• Ensure employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and report test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in cannabis safety testing is not necessary but highly desirable.
  
• Thorough understanding of analytical technology, method development, method qualification/validation, and regulatory analytical requirements.
• Laboratory experience performing method development, qualification, and validation activities.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Regulatory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully work in a team environment.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.

Competencies (“soft skills”, traits, behaviors):

• Leadership, self-motivated, shows initiative, results oriented, creative thinker, detail oriented, focused on continuous development, effective time-management skills.

Education/Experience:

• PhD or MS in analytical chemistry or related discipline with previous cannabis safety testing experience.
• PhD in analytical chemistry or related discipline, with 2+ years relevant experience
• MS in analytical chemistry or related discipline, with 3+ years relevant experience

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $95,000-$120,000 Language: English (Required) Work authorization: United States (Required)

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Bay City, MI, United States

Therapeutic Health Choices, LLC (THC) is a cannabis safety testing laboratory. It provides analytical chemistry and microbiology testing services for cannabis cultivators and processors as mandated by the state of Michigan. THC is a small, privately held company that provides access to a healthcare and 401(k) plan. It offers an exceptional work environment and long-term growth opportunities in an expanding market. If you work smart, play hard, and want to use your technical skills in a rapidly expanding laboratory sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential functions:

Technical

• Oversees day to day operations by managing multiple analytical projects related to the development, qualification and/or troubleshooting of sensitive, efficient, and reliable assays for a wide class of molecules simultaneously.
• Prepares, reviews, and edits method transfer, qualification, and validation protocols, analytical technical reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensures test results are accurate and valid.
• Maintains equipment and instruments in good operating condition recognize any malfunctions and troubleshoot as needed.
• Completes routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment.
• Provides technical expertise and advises project representatives/teams on topics pertaining to assay analysis and development. Often presents findings and/or results to client senior management.
• Provides technical guidance to others in resolving challenging issues relating to analytical methods.
• Validate reporting requirements in the statewide monitoring system.
• Performs other tasks as specified by the manager/director and/or duties required and published by regulatory agencies.

Regulatory

• May act in the capacity of a Cannabis Laboratory Testing Analyst.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (MRA, LARA, ISO, etc.) through documentation, audits, and corrective action.
• Participate in the development of new SOPs, validations new tests
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices.
• Responsible for maintaining updated understanding and knowledge of the methods employed in the laboratory.
• Ensure employment of personnel who are competent to perform test procedures, and report test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in cannabis safety testing is not necessary but highlydesirable.
  
• Thorough understanding of analytical technology, method development, method qualification/validation, and regulatory analytical requirements.
• Laboratory experience performing method development, qualification, and validation activities.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Regulatory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully work in a team environment.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.

Competencies (“soft skills", traits, behaviors):

• Leadership, self-motivated, shows initiative, results oriented, creative thinker, detail oriented, focused on continuous development, effective time-management skills.

Education/Experience:

• PhD or MS in analytical chemistry or related discipline with previous cannabis safety testing experience.
• PhD in analytical chemistry or related discipline, with 2+ years relevant experience
• MS in analytical chemistry or related discipline, with 3+ years relevant experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary:

Language: English (Required)

Work authorization: United States (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• analytical chemistry: 2 years (Preferred)
• cannabis: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

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