Cannabis Lead Microbiology Analyst Jobs

Company Description:

Since our founding in 2009, Rm3 Labs has been a leader in providing scientific analysis for the cannabis community of Colorado. As a fully independent, analytical laboratory located in Broomfield, we bring state-of-the-art scientific expertise and technology to help our clients produce safe, pure, and effective cannabis products. We are ISO/IEC 17025 accredited and licensed and certified by the State.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a full-time Lead Microbiology Analyst to lead the Microbiology team; assign and supervise its work; assist with special laboratory projects; and, as a team member, perform microbiological tests, analyze and record test results.

This position requires being in the lab Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 6:30pm. The person that fills this position may choose to start earlier on Saturdays. The schedule for this position is unlikely to change, so the candidate must be comfortable with a Tuesday through Saturday shift.

Benefits include three weeks of paid time off, six paid holidays, maternity/paternity leave, subsidized healthcare and dental insurance, performance-based bonus, and professional development assistance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assign and supervise the daily work flow of the team, including Total Yeast and Mold (TYAM), qPCR, and water activity testing.
• Ensure an environment of professionalism and continuous quality and method improvement.
• Ensure laboratory operations maintain quality and comply with State, Local, OSHA, and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Monitor the performance of the team to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• With the Laboratory Director, establish and regularly review/update written standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Lead corrective action investigations when nonconformances to the quality system and/or test procedures are identified and documented.
• Provide training to personnel on proper lab methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Assist team members with problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Identify and research of new technologies and methodologies to improve laboratory processes and techniques.
• When performing sample analysis, follow all relevant SOPs and meet all other relevant duties of a Microbiology Analyst.
• Participate in 6-month and annual reviews of team members.
• Report concerns to the Laboratory Director.
• Perform special projects, as assigned by the Laboratory Director.

Requirements

• Must be a Colorado resident and at least 21 years old, no exceptions.
• Must have a BS or BA in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field and at least 3 years of full-time laboratory testing experience, no exceptions.
• Must pass an extensive background check with no felony convictions and obtain a Colorado Department of Revenue – MED employee license prior to or at the time of hire.
• Must be comfortable working Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 6:30pm (can start earlier on Saturday).
• Must have significant experience with qPCR and/or culture-based plating.
• Able to work independently and part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to interact professionally with colleagues and bring up concerns immediately when you are faced with them.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent laboratory troubleshooting skills.
• Detail and accuracy oriented.
• Computer skills and experience in Windows and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

The Ideal Candidate

• Thrives in a fast-paced, professional, and fun work environment.
• Is a great leader, self-motivated, curious, and focused on continual improvement.
• Experience working in Biosafety Cabinets using aseptic technique is a strong plus.
• Experience with other analytical instrumentation is a strong plus.
• Experience in high throughput, regulated, or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs is a strong plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We require employees to wear masks.

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in Colorado? Unfortunately, we cannot consider out of state residents due to the need to fill this position quickly.
• Are you comfortable with a Tuesday - Saturday shift (10am – 6:30pm Tues – Fri; can start earlier on Saturday). This schedule is unlikely to change, so we want to make sure all candidates are comfortable with this work schedule.
• List all the times you are available for a 15-20 min phone interview in the next two weeks. Please do not leave this blank.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• full-time laboratory testing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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