Cannabis Scientist Chemistry Toxicology Jobs

LOCATION: Lansing, MI

REPORTS TO: Laboratory Director

The mission of Viridis Laboratories is to ensure health and safety within the cannabis industry by testing cannabis products for potency and purity; and to report results of this testing to consumers, manufacturers and regulatory agencies. As a growing company, we are looking for a full-time laboratory scientist with chemistry/toxicology experience to perform instrumental testing of cannabis products (plants and consumables) at our laboratory located in Lansing, MI.

The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sample receipt, accessioning and storage.
• Conducting government-mandated and client-requested product testing, including but not limited to cannabinoid, chemical, microbial and metal content.
• Review and reporting of test results through the laboratory information management system to clients, government agencies and other involved or mandated parties.
• Assisting where necessary of validation, review and updating of Laboratory SOP's.
• Collecting and reviewing applicable quality control data.
• Maintenance of current scientific knowledge in the areas of drug chemistry and toxicology.
• Serve as a resource for scientific knowledge in the area of drug chemistry and toxicology.
• Serve as a resource for scientific and technical expertise for clients, government agencies and peers.
• Assisting with research and method development as needed.
• Training of laboratory personnel as applicable to ensure understanding of and adherence to SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a laboratory science.
• Two years experience in an analytical laboratory setting
• Experience with analysis of pesticides, cannabinoids, solvents and/or metals
• Familiarity with food safety testing and requirements
• Experience with HPLC, GC, GC/MS and/or LC/MS/MS
• Experience with preparation of samples from diverse matrices
• Familiarity with laboratory information management systems
• Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory processes

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with education & experience (range $22.50 - $34.00/hour). This position is eligible for a matching 401K program and health care benefits.

Applicant screening will include a background check. This position requires compliance with random drug testing.

Please have a list of references available for the interview process.

*Per MRA guidelines, candidates must be 21+ years of age to be eligible for employment*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50-$34.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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