Job Description:
This position provides a fast track towards advancing your career into a cannabis lab scientist position while performing a stimulating variety of high complexity lab work. This is an excellent high potential entry level opportunity.
Positions are now available in a newly licensed Merrimack Valley Massachusetts Iso-17025 accredited cannabis testing lab for qualified intelligent , energetic, and enthusiastic candidates
The work entails performing advanced testing methods per internally developed and validated Standard Operating Procedures. Test and analyze 15 Cannabinoids , THC,CBD, Residual Solvents, Terpenes, Heavy Metals, Microbiology Pathogens, Pesticides, and Moisture utilizing GC-MS, HPLC, AAGF, ELISA , LC-MS –MS, ICP-MS and Plate Culture methods. These are highly complex analytical procedures running both automated and manual instruments.
The Lab Scientist/Analyst will be responsible for sample intakes, extractions, preparations, and processing of cannabis derived product tests. You will be trained to run many various new instrumental methods, prepare calibrations, maintain instruments, obtain data, enter logs, prepare solutions, as well as various other tasks required to obtain a final test report and operate a testing lab. Full Training is provided at all levels
The candidate must be able to pass a Massachusetts CCC background check prior to employment. This position is available to AS, BS or MS degree in Bioengineering, Physical Science, Chemistry, Life Science, Biotechnology or Biology with related lab experience. Cannabis testing lab experience or past lab experience utilizing GC-MS, HPLC, ICP-MS or AAGF is ideal. Basic laboratory skills include use of analytical balances, pipets, syringes and computer skills including MS office Word and Excel. Candidate must
Job Requirements:
have ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship
Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any lab experience in the Massachusetts cannabis industry?
- Do you have any experience working in an analytical lab or EPA lab?
- How many years of experience do you have?
Willingness To Travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No