Senior Scientist
at Cascadia Labs


Cascadia is more than a testing lab; it is rooted in supporting wellbeing through science. Since our inception, we have been committed to our ethics and integrity while delivering solid science to the emerging cannabis industry. By supporting the success of our employees and valued clients, we will together realize innovations that lead to improvements for our local and global communities. We are looking for like-minded and motivated professionals to join our team. Find your path to a successful and rewarding career with a science-based, cannabis-centric company – Cascadia Labs.

Core Values

We believe in People First. At the heart of the services we provide is supporting the wellness and happiness of people.We value our employees and the role they play in meeting this foundational purpose. We believe in Client Partners for Life. We create client relationships by being a valued and effective part of their organization. We see our clients not just a transaction - they are partners, and a part of our community. We believe in Excellence. We apply the scientific method, best practices in lab operations, and a team of experts to achieve accurate and consistent results. Good science stands at the forefront of our commitment to quality, while we strive towards perfection with our analytical work.

Location

Cascadia Labs has an immediate opportunity at our Redwood Valley location. The laboratory is in a peaceful country setting of Mendocino County, very close to many busy and very successful cannabis businesses that we support with our services. The newly remodeled laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation on the inside and a beautiful natural setting outside. Finding a moment in nature is as easy as walking out the door on a break and taking only a few steps to a tree-lined path along the creek, or up the hill through a private vineyard and vegetable farm we share a campus with.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to become part of a solid and successful team that is already in place. The ideal candidates will have a positive and friendly attitude, with ability to professionally collaborate. This position will require someone who is comfortable working with cannabis and cannabis products. The senior scientist is an advanced technical position focused on inorganic analytical chemistry. The position includes regular sample analysis, new method development, and instrumentation maintenance/qualification functions. The individual in this position is considered aSubject Matter Expert (SME) for the company’s inorganic analytical chemistry services and has extensive training and experience in these areas in a regulated environment.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Sample preparation
  • Instrumental analysis and maintenance
  • Data interpretation and reporting
  • Method development and validation
  • Drafting controlled/technical documents
  • Quality control
  • Support training and development of Chemist I and Laboratory Technician

Job Posting: Senior Scientist

Qualifications/desired skills:

  • Master’s or doctoral degree in chemistry or analytical chemistry
  • 5+ years experience working in a regulated environment
  • Experience with Mass Spectrometry instrumentation
  • Organic chemistry expertise preferred, inorganic expertise a plus!
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Ability to comply with existing processes and adapt to new processes
  • Team player with positive, respectful attitude
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Cascadia Labs California offers excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k)/ Roth with company match, flex spending accounts (FSA), paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Note – Cascadia Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year

Education:

  • Master's (Preferred)

Benefits:

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

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
  • Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
  • People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift
  • Overtime
  • 8 hour shift

Company's website:

  • www.cascadia-labs.com

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

  • Temporarily due to COVID-19

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