Job Description:
As a member of a cross-disciplinary engineering team, the candidate will help advance fundamental understanding of various atomization technologies and support the introduction of new products to markets. Previous product applications include E-cig, cannabis, herbal and pharmaceutical inhalation drug delivery. The candidate will focus on delivering high-quality scientific contributions with expertise in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, formulation and/or process characterization.
- Measure the physical-chemical properties of cannabis products which are critical in vaping application, i.e., composition, concentration, viscosity-temperature dependence, flow behavior, boiling point, vapor pressure etc.
- Design atomization experiments and conduct aerosol vapor analysis using analytical chemistry instruments GC-MS, HPLC etc.;
- Work with Sensory Research to establish correlation between desired user experience and vapor properties using GC-Olfactory instruments
- Perform data analysis and prepare technical report to document the results
- Participate in R&D projects to evaluate new technology and product to support business growth; conduct competitor product benchmarking
- Develop new and improve existing analytical methods to meet the needs from R&D activity and business growth; keep up with the latest development of testing methods/techniques in the industry and regulation
- With instruction of lab manager, work closely with HQs analytical, technology and R&D teams to establish comprehensive product safety standard and risk assessment
- Strictly follow lab EHS requirements, ensure quality testing/calibration, prepare and maintain system SOP according to ISO 17025 requirement
- Assist in maintaining the laboratory for ISO accreditation and other standards,
Job Requirements:
future audits and preparing data packages for regulatory agencies.
- Bachelor or master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field with strong experimental analytical chemistry skills.
- Hands on experience in GC-MS, HPLC, GC, LC-MS etc. elemental analysis using ICP-MS or ICP-OES is preferred.
- 2-year or more working experience in chemical analysis lab.
- Knowledge in thermal decomposition and pathways of organic compounds
- Fast learner and proficient in scientific literature review; apply relevant learning and best practice to work
- Strong project management experience and basic knowledge of statistical data analysis
- Able to thrive in a team environment, attention to details, strong problem solving and communication skills
- Candidates with vaping or inhalation technology background, medical inhalation device or respiration drug delivery experience are preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85044: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Chemical Analysis Lab: 2 years (Preferred)
- Mass Spectrometer: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No