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Chemist I

Job ID: 7295
Company: ProVerde Laboratories
Location: Portland, ME
Salary: Not Specified
Number of Vacancy: 1
Employment Type: Not Specified
Posted: 30+ days ago

Job Description:

Company Description:

ProVerde is an analytical testing and research laboratory comprised of dedicated scientists working on cutting edge and next-generation analysis methods. ProVerde provides analytical, consulting, and process development services for a wide range of consumer products including cannabis and hemp products, health and wellness supplements, and natural/botanical products. ProVerde is recognized and used internationally as a standard of excellence with one of the broadest accreditation scopes for services offered within the industry.

Job Duties:

  • Prepare samples for all analytical testing procedures.
  • Preparation of reagents and standards as needed.
  • Ensure appropriate testing procedures are conducted in compliance with QA and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) requirements.
  • Meet turn-around-time (TAT) goals. Inform Lab manager if issues arise that effect the TAT.
  • Support with equipment and supply orders.
  • Assist the team with installing, calibrating, testing, operating and maintaining equipment for testing; sets up instruments and conducts sample tests; performs routine calibration of instrumentation; ensures an adequate supply of test materials are available for the chemist to perform daily testing.
  • Assist laboratory technicians with sample receipt, handling, and storage.
  • Assist Quality departments to maintain the equipment calibration program.
  • Follow and exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements.

Skills:

  • Able to make sound and independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
  • Knowledge of sample prep/extraction process for various analytical methods.
  • Familiar with operation of laboratory instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, and ICP-MS.
  • Effective communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

Completed 2 years of college or university education that includes coursework in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related science from an accredited college or university and 3 years full-time practical experience in a laboratory setting.

Job Type: Full-time