Sr. Analytic Laboratory Technologist

Precision Botanical Laboratories

We help New Mexico hemp and cannabis growers produce safe, high-quality products by delivering precise, accurate, and reliable laboratory testing.

Precision Botanical Laboratories provides regulation-compliant laboratory testing to ensure safety and effectiveness of medical and adult-use cannabis and hemp.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, provides advanced skills in the performance of high complexity laboratory tests for the purpose of determining analytic purity and sterility within the scope of training and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Lead the chemistry department as Senior scientist working in concert with the Laboratory Director with associated role and responsibilities defined below.
2. Performs/results laboratory tests within scope of training and experience with a high degree of proficiency.
3. Operates laboratory equipment, interfaces and instruments, performs and documents basic and advanced maintenance and complex calibration procedures. Serves as Key Operator for assigned instrument(s) as needed or directed.
4. Performs logging for QC/QA purposes. Collects and compiles QA data as directed. Monitors QC for trends and takes corrective action as needed or directed.
5. Performs all troubleshooting procedures. Identifies testing problems and recommends appropriate solutions using defined guidelines.
6. Coordinates and/or assists in preparing work schedules for department as directed.
7. Actively participates in preparation for regulatory inspections, taking responsibility for section and/or department as assigned.
8. Researches, evaluates and develops new assay technology and/or method development and validation activities for assigned tests or projects in collaboration with directors and technologists.
a) Research and develop assay protocols upon approval by Director.
b) Plan and perform assay and method validation.
c) Present cost analysis as directed
d) Write and edit SOPs for lab management approval.
e) Complete and submit IT System change request.
f) Complete projects within expected deadlines.
g) Ability to work on multiple assigned projects simultaneously.
9. Directing and managing laboratory testing and support staff
10. Carries out laboratory projects that include feasibility studies, new product evaluation/testing, and workflow analysis.
11. Participates in training new employees and students where appropriate, providing instruction and information. Tracks progress and assesses trainee competency.
12. Participates in taking inventory as needed or appropriate. Orders supplies for the Department as directed.
13. Identifies and reports abnormalities in results and test procedures. Troubleshoots as appropriate.
14. Handles hazardous materials and wastes in accordance with safety procedures and regulations.
15. Serves as a liaison with internal and external customers/employees/clients as appropriate.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
• Master’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
• Five (5) years of academic and/or work experience with complex testing techniques, to include two (2) years senior organic chemist performing data analysis from instrument suite
• Instrumentation experience, including at least one of the following: GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS, ICP MS

PREFERENCES:
• Laboratory experience with cannabis analytical chemistry
• Experience using Agilent instrument platform, and Agilent instrument software and data analysis e.g., MassHunter Familiarity with BioTrack THC and NM cannabis regulations
• Familiarity or use of cannabis LIMS system, sample homogenization and sample collection

Apply at tricore.org/careers (Search Job ID #12621)