Job Title: Analytical Laboratory Chemist

Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities:

The Analytical Laboratory Chemist will be responsible for processing and analyzing samples to provide information on compounds or quantities of compounds present using a variety of analytical instrumentation.

Essential Job Duties Include:

• Prepare and analyze samples from various cultivators and dispensaries to meet the rules and regulations governing medical marijuana testing in the state of Oklahoma.
• Responsible for operating, troubleshooting, sample preparation and data analysis.
• Prepare chemical solutions for use in processing samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Use various analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as liquid- and gas-chromatography, as well as inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
• Documents results of tests and analyses in an organized and timely manner.
• Interpret data and communicate specimen results with cultivators, dispensaries, and laboratory staff with complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures in compliance with ISO regulations.
• Responsible for testing, calibrating, and performing quality control tests on lab equipment.
• Promotes a positive and safe work environment through understanding of safety (OSHA) regulations, practices, and procedures, including but not limited to biological and chemical hazards.
• Follows all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control.
• Works with laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Reports directly to the laboratory manager.
• Willing to meet on-call obligations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors of Science in analytical chemistry or chemistry related science is required. Masters of Science is beneficial.
  
• Industrial chemistry lab experience using a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, self-motivated with strong organizational and teamwork skills; and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be customer service oriented.

Special Requirements:

• Candidate must retain confidentiality and all reasonable precautions to keep clients’ data and other information confidential.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.

Physical Requirement:

• Able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend at the waist, squat.
• Ability to work with hands, see and hear.

Conditions of Employment:

• Contingent upon a favorable background check.
• Contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

The above primary duties, responsibilities, and position requirements are not all inclusive.