Chemistry Analyst

Job Summary

Sriven Labs, a cannabis safety compliance facility, has a new opening for an Analytical Chemist Technician at its Bellmawr, NJ location. The facility will provide chemistry and microbiology testing services for cannabis cultivators and processors as mandated by the state of New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Comission (CRC) for cannabinoid potency, residual solvents, terpenes, heavy metals, and pesticides.

The Chemistry Technician will be responsible for the sample preparation, analysis, and initial review of data. A technician should be able to work with little to no direct oversight once defined tasks are assigned. Technicians will assist is daily and weekly instrument maintenance. Performs at a high degree of professional excellence including but not limited to sound, independent judgment, reliability, initiation, flexibility, and interpersonal relationships and communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Primarily responsible for one or more assays or instruments at a time:

• Performs quality control procedures according to established protocols.
• Performs remedial actions and records all quality control failures and corrective actions according to established protocol.
• Performs and logs instrument maintenance according to established protocols.
• Perform calibration of instruments as necessary and ensure calibration period is adequate to cover testing.
• Calculates results according to established protocol and enters results into the laboratory reporting system.
• Follows established protocols for sample prep, analysis, and quality controls.
• Prioritizes work effectively.
• Processes requests and investigates complaints from senior staff. Reports all issues and concerns to the Laboratory Manager.
• Demonstrates troubleshooting skills.
• Participates in method validation for new procedures and/or equipment.
• Participates in developing/writing new standard operating procedures and revising old ones.
• Maintains a clean work area and disinfects all counter tops at end of shift, fills out cleaning log according to department protocol.
• Adheres to laboratory and facility safety practices, including but not limited to OSHA and hazardous chemicals training and monitoring.
• Cooperates and effectively communicates with laboratory, facility, and other personnel.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodologies, test specificity, test sensitivity, and factors that can influence test results.
• Assists in development of new policies and procedures.
• Takes inventory and notifies appropriate personnel when stock is low.
• Participates in Proficiency Testing.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or other related field.
• At least 21 years old and can pass a background check.
• Ability to read and comprehend English and comprehend and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Good communication skills in both written and oral form.
• Reasoning skills to apply principles to draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, etc.
• Ability to handle high stress levels due to working conditions and possible irregular hours.
• Must be able to demonstrate the technical skills for routine testing in area of assignment within three months of hiring.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to lift 35lbs.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to walk and bend down.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Good eye/hand coordination and dexterity.
• Ability to appropriately dress in a laboratory environment.

Direct Reporting

• Reports to the Laboratory Manager for the applicable department.
• Does not supervise staff unless otherwise told.

Work authorization:
United States (Required), must authorize and pass background check.

Employment Outlook and Growth Plan

• Analyst will slowly be trained on each assay
• Once they are fully trained and signed off, they will be able to perform client samples on that assay.
• This new assay/instrument will become their primary duty and will be fully responsible for all maintenance, troubleshooting, sample prep, analysis, and QC checks.
• Any other assays they have been signed off on, they can be a backup analyst for.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellmawr, NJ 08031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000