Cannabis Senior Chemist Analytical Laboratory Cannabis Jobs

This role is for a highly experienced Senior Analytical Chemist who has routinely performed ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory for sample preparation and analytical instrumentation such HPLC-DAD, LC-MSMS, GC-MSMS and ICP-MS and PCR. It requires critically evaluating relevant scientific results and training analysts to use various analytical test methods for routine analysis of clients’ cannabis and hemp products in compliance of state and federal regulations. The Senior Chemist/Associate Lab Manager will be responsible for overall cannabis laboratory operations. This position is given directions by the Laboratory Director.

Duties

• The Senior Chemist, reporting to the Laboratory Director, will be responsible for all aspects of lab operations. Ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality results and unparalleled customer service.


• Oversees day to day operations by managing multiple analytical projects related to the development, qualification and/or troubleshooting of sensitive, efficient, and reliable assays for a wide class of molecules simultaneously with a laboratory operations team performing chemical, microscopic and microbiological testing procedures.


• Conducts a full line of cannabis and hemp testing sample preparations including chain of custody, sample processing, extraction, cleaning, dilution, and analysis using state of the art analytical instrumentations (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and PCR) for cannabinoids, pesticides, mycotoxins, terpenes, residual solvents, heavy metals, and microbial testing.


• Operates, tests and calibrates overall analytical instruments, equipment and related components, which may be extremely delicate and sensitive; makes adjustments and resolves new and unusual problems.


• Maintains and tracing overall performance of analytical equipment from installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance verification (PV) for HPLC, GC-MSMS, LC-MSMS, ICP-MS, qPCR, analytical balances, autoclave, centrifuge, biological safety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, cryomill, homogenizer, multi-channel pipette, and Hamilton liquid handler.


• Maintains in proper working order analytical instruments, equipment, and related apparatus, which may be highly specialized or prototype; trouble-shoots and resolves problems of unusual difficulty.


• Prepares, reviews, and edits method transfer, qualification, and validation protocols, analytical technical reports, and regulatory documentations published by regulatory agency.


• Ensure testing samples are properly received, organized and prepared for testing procedures.


• Ensure laboratory testing is completed accurately and timely according to all standard operating procedures and in compliance with federal, state and/or local regulations.


• Ensure test results and other data are accurately and timely entered into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).


• Ensure test results are timely and accurately transmitted/delivered to customers; discuss results with customers and address customer questions, comments and concerns.


• Ensure all Quality Control / Quality Assurance protocols are followed and verified.


• Maintains daily sample procedures for the homogenization and extraction chemistry in variety of matrix conditions: flowers, biomass, concentrate, distillate, salves, tincture, hemp oil, transdermal patch, soft gel, isolate beverage, water-soluble product, candy, ice cream, gummy, chocolates, dog treat, CBD pain cream, lotions, Talyoni shampoo, lip balms, bath bomb, vape pens, cookies, tea and etc.


• Reviews and interpret of chromatographic and QA/QC data ensuring it meets established analytical criteria and upload final analytical results into LIMS.


• Work with the Lab Director to prepare, review and maintain overall standard operation procedures (SOPs) and other controlled documentations in LIMS.


• Maintains ISO17025 accreditation scopes, cannabis proficiency testing (PT) for inter-laboratory, and inter-personal competency testing for cannabis and hemp raw material, matrix blank, formulations, and certified reference material (CRM) in compliance with FDA, USDA, AOAC, EPA, and knowledge of state and federal regulations and safety such as, but not limited to, OSHA, Fire Marshall and Police.


• Manages a complex laboratory operation and workflows with responsibility for the quality and quantity of the work of others, proper maintenance of laboratory conditions, safety procedures, equipment, instruments and supplies, files and records.


• Conducts or oversees inventory and order/arrange for pick up or delivery of laboratory reagents/supplies/materials through in LIMS as needed.


• Trains, supervises, and evaluates technical and support staffs; determines work schedules and work assignments; recommends staffing levels.


• Demonstrated managerial and supervisory ability and well-developed leadership skills in the laboratory.


• Maintains excellent communications with Laboratory Director to ensure awareness of any deviations of required performance standards and makes recommendations for continued improvements within laboratory operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry, biochemistry, natural science, environmental science, food science and at least minimum 6 years of post-degree regulated analytical chemistry laboratory experiences as approved by certified organization related to testing of medicinal, pharmaceutical, cannabis, food, botanical and personal care products.


• Master’s degree in a chemistry, biochemistry, natural science, environmental science, food science and at least minimum 3-5 years of post-degree regulated analytical chemistry laboratory experiences as approved by certified organization related to analytical testing of medicinal, pharmaceutical, cannabis, food, botanical and personal care products.


• Comprehensive knowledge of analytical chemistry & technical specialty, appropriate to the cannabis and hemp testing labs to be served, and proven ability to apply a wide range of concepts, analytical techniques, and practices to carry out broad laboratory objectives.


• Knowledge of computers and analytical software required in each analytical instrumentation for cannabis and hemp testing (preferred with Shimadzu, Sciex instrument, and optional with Agilent, Waters, PerkinElmer).


• Previous ISO/IEC 17025:2017, GLP training experience in a regulated testing labs such cannabis and hemp testing lab, environmental lab, nutrition and botanical testing lab and general chemistry lab under certified with GLP-based ISO/IEC 17025 quality management system in compliance with DEA, USDA, FDA, EPA, NELAP, USP and AOAC guidelines.


• Practical experiences (preferred more than 1 to 3 years) of instrument operation and maintenance for HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, PCR, Geno Grinder, Cryomill, and N2 gas generator.


• Knowledge of chemical properties of cannabis and hemp specific dosage forms.


• 1-3 years of practical experience using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet transition to LIMS software.


• Deep knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to effectively manage consumable inventory, samples and associated data and verify samples results.


• Ability to effectively multitasking in GLP laboratories to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment


• Experience with managing laboratory accreditation and with performing internal audits will be considered as a strong asset.


• Successful completion of satisfactory criminal record check.

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2019, LUX Diagnostics has been a leader in providing fast, accurate, high-quality lab services and innovative therapies backed by cutting-edge technology solutions, revolutionary science, and dedicated, passionate healthcare professionals that you can trust. Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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