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Chief Science Officer:

US Cannalytics, PA is in search of a Chief Science Officer for a rapidly-growing analytical laboratory serving the medical cannabis and hemp industries in Pennsylvania.

The Chief Science Officer will be responsible for the accuracy and overall quality of all analytical aspects of the laboratory. These include, but are not limited to:

• Cannabinoid analysis via HPLC-DAD
• Terpene/Residual Solvent analysis via HS-GC-MS
• Heavy Metal analysis via ICP-MS
• Pesticide/Myocotoxin analysis via HPLC-MS/MS
• Microbial Detection via qPCR and Growth Promotion
• Water Activity via Water Activity Meter
• Moisture Analysis via Loss on Drying
• Overseeing laboratory testing protocols and methods
• Method development and optimization
• Maintaining analytical equipment (i.e. HPLC, GC-MSMS, LCMSMS, ICP-MS, qPCR, analytical balances, autoclave, centrifuge, biological safety cabinets, fume hoods, etc.)
• Execution of Proficiency Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Result verification
• Final review of data
• Generation and issuance of Certificate of Analysis
• Ensuring compliance with laboratory policies and procedures, state regulations, and ISO-17025 quality management system
• Client relations
• Managing staff (i.e. assigning duties, creating schedule, performing employee reviews)

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a biological science and a minimum of 4 years post-degree laboratory experience related to testing of medicinal or pharmaceutical products or other experience as approved by the Department or
• A master’s level degree in a chemical or biological science and a minimum of 2 years post-degree laboratory experience related to testing of medicinal or pharmaceutical products or other experience as approved by the Department or
• A doctorate of science or an equivalent degree in chemistry, biology, or a sub-discipline of chemistry or biology.
• Appropriate experience with HPLC-PDA/UV, HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and/or ICP-MS
• Flexibility to take on new assignments and see them through to completion
• 3-years experience using Microsoft Excel
• Highly organized
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to effectively multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agilent HPLC, GC, and ICP-MS instrumentation and OpenLab/Masshunter software
• Experience with AB Sciex HPLC-MS/MS systems and Analyst/MultiQuant software
• Knowledge of chemical properties/profiles of cannabis and cannabis-specific dosage forms
• Experience working in a regulated system, specifically an ISO 17025 quality management system

Compensation:

Compensation will be based on experience and skillset, and structured with incentives for meeting outlined goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On call
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• analytical chemistry: 1 year (Preferred)
• GC-MS: 1 year (Preferred)
• HPLC-UV/DAD: 1 year (Preferred)
• ICP-MS: 1 year (Preferred)
• HPLC-MS/MS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• https://uscannalytics.com/

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

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