Cannabis Lead Cannabis Chemist Jobs

Description

Apply early! This recruitment will remain open until filled. First review of applications is scheduled the week of November 7th!

This project position is intended to last until June 2023. While this is a project position, the agency may seek permanent funding in the 2023 legislative session.

AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page.

We are hiring a
Cannabis Lab Analysis Standards Program Lead Chemist in our Hemp Program!

The Hemp Program supports domestic and international trade of hemp plant material and hemp derived products, by providing sampling, testing, inspection, and licensing services that verify the pre-harvest condition, and THC concentration of hemp grown in the State.

WSDA, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) have formed an interagency program to adopt and establish rule and statewide guidance for cannabis laboratory quality standards conducting analysis of recreational and medicinal cannabis with THC levels greater than 0.3 percent. WSDA has been designated as the lead agency by the Washington State Legislature in statute (RCW 15.150). The program must coordinate among all participating agencies on agency policies, actions, and regulatory activities that relate to cannabis testing laboratory quality standards.

The program also advises WSDA on implementation and maintenance of cannabis testing laboratory quality standards topics including, but not limited to, analytical methods; validation protocols; quality assurance and quality control practices; project planning and sampling guides; and other topics as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the program and the legislation.

The Cannabis Lab Analysis Standards Program (CLASP)
Lead Chemist is the subject matter lead for the chemical (pesticide, heavy metals and microbials) laboratory analysis for cannabis and assists in the development of cannabis laboratory analysis standards in conjunction with the CLASP interagency team members. The incumbent will directly report to the Cannabis Lab Analysis Standards Program (CLASP) Lead. This position serves as WSDA’s expert scientific and chemical specialist responsible for researching, developing, and establishing cannabis analysis standards for laboratory testing. Cannabis testing laboratory quality standards must include but are not limited to approved methods for testing cannabis for compliance with product standards established by rule by the LCB or the DOH; method validation protocols; and performance measures and criteria applied to testing of cannabis products. This position involves significant coordination and liaison with LCB, and DOH, and as well as other state agencies, federal agencies, and local governments. In addition, this position will coordinate with the Department of Ecology, which is the agency responsible for the accreditation of cannabis analysis labs to the standards established by the interagency team.
In addition, this position will assist in the coordination efforts to establish, maintain, and update cannabis testing laboratory quality standards by rule. WSDA rules establishing laboratory testing protocols will provide the baseline information that the ECY accreditation program needs to evaluate and accredit testing laboratories. Testing laboratories must adhere to laboratory quality standards adopted by WSDA.

Why join WSDA?
The Department of Agriculture offers:

• 12 Paid Holidays, Leave & Vacation
• A great total compensation and benefits package
• Meaningful work for the State of Washington
• Supported growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, teleworking, and an Infants in the Workplace Program

For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visit us at www.agr.wa.gov.

Duties

Include, but not limited to:

• 
  Researches, develops, establishes, and maintains approved cannabis laboratory quality standards, including approved methods for testing cannabis for compliance with product standards (pesticides, heavy metals, and microbials), method validation protocols, performance measures and criteria standards applied to the testing of cannabis products.
• Participates in the formulation and direction of state-wide policy and rules regarding cannabis testing standards, chemical research, and chemical investigative functions; evaluates needs and feasibility of initiating or expanding, reducing, or eliminating portions of the lab standards program; effectively recommends changes indicated.
• Uses sound and relevant science when making modifications and updates to the adopted laboratory quality standards and supporting documents.
• Assists in the creation of cannabis laboratory standards guidance or SOP documents and manuals to be used by laboratories and accreditation providers.
• Performs regular and frequent review of the evolving original chemical research related to cannabis; coordinates with CLASP team and gives technical assistance in areas of research planning and development of standards.
• Participates in interagency CLASP meetings.
• Assists in developing rule and participate in rulemaking efforts, provide recommendations for rule modifications and updates based on new research and best practices.

Qualifications

Who should apply?
Professionals with:
A Bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry OR a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college level chemistry.
AND
Six (6) years of experience performing chemical analysis in an analytical laboratory including at least one (1) year of experience as a lead in a specialized field of chemistry or supervising professional chemists.
Note: A Master's degree will substitute for two years of the required experience, or a Ph.D. degree will substitute for three years of the required experience provided a bachelor's degree and the required college-level chemistry have been achieved.
In addition to the above qualifications, the following desired knowledge, skills, and abilities will make your application more competitive:

• 
  Master’s degree in chemistry or a directly related field and four or more years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations or comparable combination of graduate education and experience.
• Two or more years of data analysis experience, including but not limited to: descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, modeling, data forensics, and forecasting
• Laboratory experience conducting chemical analysis for pesticides, heavy metals, and microbials, and/or establishing laboratory standards or accreditation standards.
• Experience or knowledge of the cannabis industry, in either the producer, processor and/or retail levels.

Supplemental Information

How to apply:
You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

• 
  Current resume detailing experience and education
• A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Three professional references

By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
Applications with comments "see attachments" will be considered incomplete.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected].
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at [email protected].
Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state's on-line recruitment system.
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
COVID-19 VACCINATION:
Pursuant to Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation on August 9, 2021, all employees who work for the Washington State Department of Agriculture must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. Proof of fully vaccinated status against COVID-19 must be shown to WSDA’s human resource office prior to employment.
Veteran's Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
Military Spouse Preference: To take advantage of military spouse preference, you will have an opportunity to identify your status in the questionnaire. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
The Department of Agriculture celebrates our differences, and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

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E4 Bioscience is partnered with a is a leading an independent testing laboratory in the medical and recreational adult use cannabis and Hemp industry. The laboratory performs product testing to help assess compliance with state and federal regulation by providing comprehensive cannabis testing for potency, homogeneity, heavy metals, microbial contamination, mycotoxins, residual solvents, terpenes, and pesticides.

Job Purpose:

The lead analytical chemist’s primary responsibilities include processing client samples, analyzing data, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The lead analytical chemist is responsible for the operational performance of the assigned laboratory. This role oversees the day-to-day operations and ensures compliance standards for quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will have either industrial or academic experience (2-5 years) with instruments and techniques that include liquid and gas chromatography (HPLC-DAD, LC-MS, GC-MS), trace metal analysis (ICPMS) and/or wet chemistry techniques.

Successful candidates will be familiar with good laboratory practices and work closely with our lab analysts, technicians and management team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• The lead analytical chemist will assist in sample intake, homogenization, sample preparation, analyze samples consisting of a variety of matrices using traditional laboratory technologies including, but not limited to, HPLC, GC/MS, LC/MS, and ICP/MS
• Interpret and evaluate data in terms of accuracy, precision, trends, and quality control requirements
• Maintain laboratory equipment by cleaning, replacing parts, and otherwise ensuring ongoing proper working order, and the reporting of equipment issues to management
• Collaborate with the laboratory team to meet reporting deadlines.
• Train incoming analysts and technicians on methodology
• Maintain high productivity, keen attention to detail, and consistent multi- tasking while yielding a low testing error rate.
• Perform daily lab operations, including production, process evaluation, and monitoring. Daily Data verification and final review.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory policies and procedures, state regulations, and ISO-17025 quality management system.
• Assist scientific director with analytical method development and validation
• Ability to accurately prepare calibration curves, quality control samples, set up, run, maintain, and troubleshoot GC (GCMS, GCMSMS) and LC (HPLC DAD, LCMSMS)
• Partner with the Quality Assurance Team to assure method and SOP compliance.
• Ensuring that SOPs are followed, maintained and improved as well as meet regulatory requirements
• Recommend the purchasing of lab supplies and equipment as needed
• Ensure test equipment is clean, maintained and in good working order

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of standard laboratory protocol and experience working with cannabis laboratory analytical equipment (i.e., HPLC, GC- MSMS, LCMSMS, ICP-MS)
• Experience working with the following Agilent instrumentation: GC/MS-FID, ICP/MS, HPLC, LC/MS/MS and GC/MS/MS
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work, influence, problem solve, and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional analytical skills with effective judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced deadline environment and maintain composure during challenging and/or complex situations
• Ability to maintain high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of Agilent instruments software (Mass Hunter, open lab and
• ChemStation) strongly desired.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of full-time practical experience in an analytical chemistry setting.
• Working experience in environmental, food safety or forensic laboratories preferred
• Experience working with a wide range of analytical testing protocols.
• Professional knowledge and experience with HPLC, LC/MS, GC, GC/MS or ICPMS.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 or similar accreditation processes.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in science , Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering or Environmental Sciences required.
• 2+ years of relevant laboratory operations experience.
• Exposure to the cannabis industry desired

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89128: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What does acronym "HPLC" stand for?

Experience:

• analytical chemistry laboratory: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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We are founded on the principle of becoming trusted lab partner providing fast, accurate, consistent & reliable results to Cannabis Growers, Processors & Consumers. We understand the effort & investment that our clients make in their cannabis products and as a Trusted Lab partner , it is our goal to to protect our clients investment & reputation by offering better science, using latest testing equipment, quality control processes & expert lab personnel.

Chemist needed for third-party Cannabis Testing lab at the Phoenix, AZ location.

• Third-party testing lab experience required

• GC/MS experience required
• Shimadzu instrumentation experience preferred
• Cannabis experience required

Please reach out for additional information on this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85027: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable with the listed salary range?

Experience:

• Cannabis: 1 year (Preferred)
• GC/MS: 1 year (Preferred)
• LC/MS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Analytical Chemistry (benchwork): 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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We are founded on the principle of becoming trusted lab partner providing fast, accurate, consistent & reliable results to Cannabis Growers, Processors & Consumers. We understand the effort & investment that our clients make in their cannabis products and as a Trusted Lab partner , it is our goal to to protect our clients investment & reputation by offering better science, using latest testing equipment, quality control processes & expert lab personnel.

Chemist needed for third-party Cannabis Testing lab at the Phoenix, AZ location.

• Third-party testing lab experience required

• GC/MS experience required
• Shimadzu instrumentation experience preferred
• Cannabis experience required

Please reach out for additional information on this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellmawr, NJ 08031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with Shimadzu instrumentation? If not, what instrumentation do you have experience with?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Third-party Laboratory: 2 years (Required)
• Cannabis: 2 years (Required)
• GC/MS: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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About us:

Atlantic Test Labs, Inc is an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory serving the medical cannabis industry in Maryland. Our commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety has allowed us to establish ourselves as a leader in the cannabis industry in Maryland. We partner with all of our clients to fully understand their needs in order to deliver personalized and unparalleled customer service.

Lead Chemist:

We are looking for a motivated, passionate, and detail-oriented individual that seeks a position in one of the fast-growing industries in the nation. Overall, the laboratory manager will be responsible for ensuring results are accurate and valid, deadlines are met, and workflow is organized and efficient. Other responsibilities include:

• Method development and optimization
• Maintaining analytical equipment (i.e. HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, analytical balances, autoclave, centrifuge, biological safety cabinets, fume hoods, etc.)
• Inventory management
• Data entry and analysis
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-year recent experience with HPLC and GC
• Bachelor's degree
• Managerial experience
• Flexibility to take on new assignments and see them through to completion
• 3-years experience using Microsoft Excel
• Highly organized
• Meticulous attention to detail (cGMP experience a plus)
• Ability to effectively multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agilent HPLC, GC, and/or ICP-MS instrumentation and software
• Experience with VBA in Microsoft Excel
• 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
• Experience in Quality Assurance

Compensation:

Compensation will be based on experience and skillset. Atlantic Test Labs, Inc offers competitive pay, PTO, 401k matching, and a flexible work schedule (weekend work not required).

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Regulations: 3 years (Preferred)
• Inventory: 3 years (Preferred)
• laboratory: 3 years (Preferred)

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Flexible schedules
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules

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Volta Biotech is a marijuana/cbd processing and refinement company. We can process 80 pounds every 20 minutes with food grade ethanol - possibly the biggest capacity in the state. We sell bulk CBD oil and water soluble ingredients to end-formulators nationwide and have our own product line of vape cartridges, dose controlled vaporizers, and water soluble powder to be sold on Amazon. We are cashless and all transactions occur on our websites.

Our main focus for the next 30 days is to get our electrical installed, our equipment functioning, and formulate our products, then increase production as demand for our products grow.

We're looking for two passionate and professional people to fill two laboratory positions. We need one of the hires to be the processing lead responsible for managing, operating, and reporting on, a state-of-the-art, compliant, extraction/processing facility and HAS experience in a position like this. We are looking for a highly dedicated individual who is self-driven, excellent communicator, who has extensive experience with being a cannabis processor, and who has extensive knowledge of the cannabis industry. The other chemist should have chromatography experience.
Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related Chemistry field experience preferred.
Prior GMP production experience preferred.
Previous experience in cannabis field preferred.

Requirements
After submitting your application you'll receive an email for part two to answer the questions below. Applicants are required to complete part two. These answers give us clues that are even more important than your resume. It basically saves you and us time to help interview candidates before the actual interview. Good luck!

1.Do you have extraction/decarb/distillation experience? Please explain.

2.Do you have analytical chromatography experience? We have an onsite HPLC with autosampler to help us formulate products and test plant material for farmers in our farmer network.
We love people with a tech savvy or mechanically inclined background regardless of position. The tech in Volta Biotech is real!

3.Do you have product formulation experience?

4.Do you have water soluble experience with a homogenizer or spray dryer?

5.We have 2 full time employees and 5 part time. We will have 25 full time by the end of the year. Still, we are a small startup company. If someone needs your help, will you be helpful? Or will you say I was just hired to do chemistry work?

6.We get a lot of out of state people applying for jobs like this. We need a person onsite working this month that has a vehicle and a place to stay and won't ask for more money than the job pays for. Basically your problems don't turn into our problems. We need reliable professional people. Is this a problem for you?

Benefits
Quarterly production bonus eligible up to 8%
Annual development bonus allocation is 2.5% of all annual salaries, if you score a 3.4 or above you're eligible for a bonus, capped at 10% per individual. This considers unplanned absences, attitude, etc.
Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off
  

Schedule:

• Day shift
  
• Monday to Friday
  
• Night Shift
  
• Weekends
  

Work Location:

• One location
  

Work Remotely:

• No
  

Can't find a position that fits your skill set but want to express interest in working at Volta Biotech? Feel free to email your resume and a cover page that explains you and why you'd like to work here to [email protected]
We love people with a tech savvy or mechanically inclined background regardless of position. The tech in Volta Biotech is real!

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