Cannabis Laboratory Analyst - I

Cannabis Laboratory Technician - I

Green Hills Labs

Greater St. Louis Area, MO, United States

$45,000 - $50,000 a year

E4 Bioscience is helping to recruit for n established cannabis safety and quality testing analytical chemistry in the greater St. Louis, Missouri area. The laboratory core values include the highest levels of integrity, safety, workplace culture, and customer service. This position is intended to be a growth and learning oriented position. New BS graduates who have a great attitude and who can use a pipette are highly encouraged to apply and will be trained on instrumentation.

Essential functions:

Technical

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other scientists on validations, calibrations, testing, and overall scientific maintenance on HPLC, HPLC-MS/MS, GC and ICP-MS instruments.
• Receive and accession samples into laboratory information management software (LIMS) and seed-to-sale compliance software (METRC).
• Removing samples from packaging, weigh, split and batch samples as needed for multiple downstream tests, and capture images.
• Follows routine tasks accurately and follows strict methodologies in order to carry out sample extractions.
• Follows and fulfills analytical preparation duties for various assays, including potency, pesticides, mycotoxins, residual solvents, terpenes, and microorganism contamination analyses per laboratory SOPs.
• Interprets QA/QC and sample result data using basic math, interpretive, and analytical skills.
• Adheres to strict guidelines on documentation while recording data.
• Responsible for various laboratory support activities, including but not limited to, consumable and sample inventory, record-keeping, sample disposal, and cleaning.
• Completes routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment.
• Performs other tasks as specified by the manager/director.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Participates in the development of new SOPs and validations.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of data.
• Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices.
• Participates in monitoring and auditing activities and investigations, and implementing quality improvement processes, as required.
• Maintains an updated understanding and knowledge of the methods employed in the laboratory.
• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, and procedures including, but not limited to, those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, and State.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting and responses to compliance-related issues and assists with implementation of corrective action plans related to such issues.
• Reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to the Compliance Officer and/or Laboratory Director.

Qualifications and Skills 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university is required.
• Collegiate laboratory experience is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new computer applications is essential.

Physical Demands 

• Extensive sitting and computer use.
• Capable of standing continuously for up to 2 hours.
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 a year (Depends on experience)

Language: English (Required)

Work authorization: United States (Required)