Scientist

• Learn and apply the quality management system which is in accord with ISO/IEC 17025 and state regulatory requirements.
• Must demonstrate competence prior to independently performing any job duty.
• Maintain a safe environment in which employees are protected from physical, chemical and biological hazards.
• Maintain appropriate technical records.

• Sample Homogenization
• Sample Weighing
• Sample Batching, as directed
• Foreign Material Testing
• Water Activity
• Moisture

• Reagent/Stock Solution Preparations
• Working Standard Preparations
• Standards Preparation

• Pesticide Residues
• Mycotoxins
• Terpenes
• Residual Solvents
• Cannabinoids (“Potency”)
• Heavy Metals

• Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry, agriculture, environmental, or related science from an accredited college or university, plus 1 year of relevant full-time laboratory experience; or
• Master’s Degree in biology, chemistry, agriculture, environmental, or related science from an accredited college or university plus relevant academic laboratory research/experience.

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  Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven success working with all levels of management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to access and prioritize competing project interests and work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive and respectful demeanor, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving when challenges arise.
• Flexible management approach to appropriately command evolving demands and priorities.
• Strong management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly, professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment required.
• Attention to detail with a propensity for organizational and operational excellence is a must.

• The position requires some supervision of laboratory technicians and laboratory analysts.

• Employee must be at least 21 years of age.
• Background Check:
  • Upon request, must pass a criminal background check prior to and periodically throughout employment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a laboratory environment and may require use of personal protection equipment to limit exposure to chemicals or other hazards found within a laboratory environment.

• There are frequent contacts and interruptions during the day.

• The work environment will expose employee to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration

• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• For security purposes there are cameras located throughout the laboratory except in restrooms and change rooms.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.