Analytical Chemist

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Chemistry or:
• 5 years experience with analytical chemistry – HPLC, GC, or MS. HPLC MS experience preferred
• 2 years experience with method development and validation
• Experienced with instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
• Knowledge of important software including Microsoft applications (Windows, Word, Excel) as well as chromatography software (Empower, Chemstation)
• Sample preparation experience – biological samples a plus, skill with pipettes and volumetric glassware a must
• Attention to detail – applicants must be able to be trusted with important tasks that require precision and care without much supervision

Job duties:

• Sample preparation: weighing, diluting, and extracting analytes from a variety of sample types including cannabis flower, edible and smokable extracts, and food products
• Sample dilution: diluting samples to the appropriate concentration using pipettes
• Solution preparation: mobile phases, diluent, and standard/QC preparation
• Assist with inventory and ordering supplies
• Data handling: interpretation and quantification of raw chromatographs as well as printing out and organization of quantified data for reporting
• Troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory instruments
• Developing and validating analysis methods as well as writing clear and concise SOPs for their implementation
• Evaluate and report materials/reagents expenses for running methods
• Assist with selecting and purchasing materials and instruments
• Train new employees on safety, laboratory techniques, and equipment operation/maintenance
• Participate in the continuous improvement of laboratory techniques, workflow, and analysis procedures
• Perform any other tasks that may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Location:

• Kalamazoo, MI

Required work authorization:

• United States