Chemist

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are a medical cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and retail company dedicated to providing consistent, quality cannabis to patients across the country. Our highly-controlled, adaptive operation provides a broad range of products to variant consumers. We have developed strong partnerships with dispensaries, law-makers, physicians, and local communities – putting Cresco in a unique position to establish a national operation in the complex and developing cannabis industry.

MISSION STATEMENT

Cresco aims to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, patient safety, and satisfaction. Their operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of medical cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of consideration and precision in each market they move into.

Cresco Yeltrah is seeking a Chemist to join our Lab in Brookville, PA. The chemist will be responsible for testing equipment as well as assisting in the extraction process of medicinal cannabis. The chemist will test samples for identification, purity, and contaminants. The chemist will also maintain the organization, cleanliness and efficiency of production area, as well as maintaining the quality control measures to ensure high quality product while carrying out day-to-day tasks such as prepping, extracting, and packaging.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Assist in extraction process
• HPLC sample testing requirements
• Mixing of all ratio oils, lotions, capsules, tinctures
  
• Documentation and reporting of findings
  
• Maintain quality control measures
  
• Formulation Calculations
  
• R&D – recording data, product refinement and improvement
  
• Lab equipment maintenance reporting
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field
• 1-2 years HPLC experience
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation theory and practice, specifically, GC, and HPLC.
  
• Knowledge of organic chemistry and laboratory experimental techniques
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
  
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong work ethic and willing to work overtime depending project demand
  
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently to deliver on project goals
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• State and Federal Background check
• No criminal history
  
• Will need to complete Cannabis Education program upon hire