Laboratory Analyst I

Description: Department: Operations Position Title: Analyst I (Instrumentation or Research) Reports to: Chemistry Supervisor or Laboratory Manager (Instrumentation or Research) Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt Company Description Certified Testing and Data - The soon to be premier provider in the cannabis and hemp testing space. Founders have extensive experience in Cannabis as well as leading Multi Billion dollar lab companies. Opportunity to participate in the growth and success of the company with a stock grant awarded to founding team members. Prior business led by management was top 15 Fastest growing company by Inc 5000. CTND has great culture, excellent professional growth opportunities, and one of the nicest working lab spaces in the country. Submit your application today. Certified Testing and Data, an analytical testing facility, provides consultations and analytical results across the entire spectrum of the plant medicine industry. Building on a record of excellence, Certified Testing and Data features one of the largest full-service testing laboratories in the United States. Dedication to personalized service coupled with superior scientific practices are the foundation of Certified Testing and Data success. JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose The Analyst I is a mid-level laboratory position wherein professional growth is expected and assessed. Therefore, Analyst I is expected to demonstrate a teachable attitude and a dedication to improvement by paying careful attention to instructions, asking clarifying questions and taking personal notes as required. The Analyst I has the ability to follow standard operating procedures and gather data from specialized equipment and instrumentation and is expected to develop the ability to independently perform all routine tasks and collaborate on continuous improvement as needed. The Analyst I operates equipment and instrumentation on a regular basis and ensures the quality of data. The Analyst I ensures that activities are carried out in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols. The Analyst I position continues the progressive responsibilities training progress including introduction to complex instrumentation operation. Requirements: Responsibilities and Duties Works closely with the laboratory personnel to ensure a smooth workflow of analyses. Works under supervision, performing routine tasks. Sample preparation including homogenization, weighout, extraction and transfer. Responsible for preparing samples for analysis, and assisting the Laboratory Chemist and Technician by providing support as needed. Responsible for preparing standards and solutions. Works closely with Chemists on instrumentation operation including batch configuration and sample loading. To perform detail oriented work particularly when accurate measurements are collected using analytical balances. Stands for several hours at a time in order to perform analyses. Organizes, conducts, and evaluates testing procedures requiring a thorough knowledge of the techniques and materials involved. Works in conjunction with laboratory Technician and Chemist to ensure a seamless transition from raw sample to final results. Follows strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures regarding sample handling and follows Good Laboratory Practices to ensure the generation of high quality and reliable data. Records raw data in a neat and legible fashion on sample worksheets or in laboratory information system (LIMs) Supports developing new procedures or techniques, which significantly enhance work quality or cost effectiveness. Leads preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation to maximize instrument lifetime. Maintains a clean and organized laboratory environment. Perform other related duties as needed. Qualifications Working knowledge of a broad range of plant medicine products, processes, and cultivation preferred (e.g. Cannabis, Hemp, CBD and Fungi). Working knowledge of regulations (local and federal), Good Laboratory Practices, and current official methods with at least 1 year of experience working in an accredited laboratory. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated expertise in plant medicine safety, quality and value is a plus. Experience as a CTND Laboratory Technician III is a plus. Equipment and Instrumentation (e.g. Analytical Balance, pH Meter, Moisture Balance, Water Activity Meter, Pipette, Analytical Syringe) experience preferred. HPLC, GC and ICP experience are a plus. Must have strong organizational, leadership, and technical skills. Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies. BS/BA degree required, MS/MA degree preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age and pass required background check. Physical Requirements These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to communicate with coworkers and managers by conversing and exchanging information regarding laboratory functions throughout 50% of the work day. The employee is required to stand 50% of most work days, sit 50% of most work days, and use their hands and fingers to record data on laboratory worksheets, enter data into spreadsheet workbooks, enter data into the LIMS system, and perform chemical analyses. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50lbs and pull up to 150lbs while performing laboratory duties such storing or retrieving chemicals. The employee must be able to reach. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to record data on laboratory worksheets, enter data into spreadsheet workbooks, enter data into the LIMS system, and perform chemical analyses. The employee must be able to move about in the laboratory regularly throughout the work day. The employee must be able to occasionally work in extreme cold (below 32 degrees F) temperatures when retrieving samples, cleaning out retained samples and reorganizing stored samples. The employee must be able to tolerate moderate amounts of noise from laboratory equipment. The employee must be able to regularly tolerate very strong chemical odors. Provided with proper protective equipment, the employee must work with chemical hazards.