Encore Labs is looking for a lab analytical chemist who has strong background in analytical chemistry and worked in previous laboratory environments, preferably in the cannabis testing environment or food testing environment. Candidate will need to be familiarized with instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS-MS + other industry related equipment for cannabis sample testing for pesticide testing, residual solvents, potency, mycotoxins, heavy metals & microbial testing. Candidate must also understand how to improve laboratory flow efficiency from sample receiving to data analysis and to implement any methodologies/SOP's that can improve testing accuracy. Previous sample preparation experience is a huge plus
Encore Labs is an exciting start-up laboratory that currently has a license granted by the city & State and will be looking to attain ISO 17025 accreditation. We are looking for self-starters and leaders who are willing to work with us on the ground up in this new industry to explore unchartered territories in the science analytical field. We are looking for contributors and team players willing to break into the forefront with us in this once in a lifetime opportunity and new industry.
General Duties:
- Perform required analyses and overseeing day to day operational aspects and testing procedures
- Create and implement new analytical testing methodologies, method development, method validation and SOPS that can increase lab efficiency from sample prep to QA test analysis
- Monitoring performance data and the validity of the analyses for the laboratory;
- Ensure and work under frameworks of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and ISO 17025
- Provide and establish all proper documentation for best laboratory testing practices & update as necessary
- Analyze data via LIMS software for trends to create research reports
- Flexibility, preparedness to adjust to rapidly developing priorities and carry multiple responsibilities in a start-up environment
Qualifications
- Laboratory instrumentation experience (3-5+ years) with Agilent, Waters, Shimadzu, Thermo-Scientific or Sciex
- Cannabis sample processing and testing preferred or food safety/environmental lab background
- Experience in Analytical Chemistry
- Experience with LIMS
- Bachelors in the Sciences (preferably Biological Science, Horticulture, Organic Chemistry); Master Degree's preferred
- Experience in HPLC/GC-MS
- Experience in Pesticide Testing (LC-MS-MS) a plus
- Experience in Microbial Testing (Plate Counting Method, qPCR, etc.) a plus
Benefits/Compensation
- Competitive Salary + opportunity for profit sharing + year end bonuses
- Medical
- Paid Time OFF (PTO), Holiday Pay
- Exciting Start Up Environment
- Company Outings & Corporate Prize Giveaways
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $55,000.00 to $85,000.00 /year
Experience:
- Analytical Chemistry: 4 years
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