Encore Labs is looking for a microbiologist who worked in previous laboratory environments, preferably in the cannabis testing environment or food testing environment. Candidate will need to be familiarized with all forms of microbiology and the different testing methods via microbiology. 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. Candidate must also be open to working in different job functions in a start up lab environment
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 for microbial testing via plate counting, qPCR, etc.
- Provide new recommendations and implement new microbiology testing methods to provide accurate data to clientele
- 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
- 2-4+ years experience in microbiology
- Cannabis sample processing and testing preferred or food safety/environmental lab background
- Experience in Analytical Chemistry
- Experience in writing, revising and implementing SOP's
- Bachelors in the Sciences (preferably Biological Science, Organic Chemistry); Master Degree's preferred
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
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