Cannabis Testing Lab Analyst

Job Description
Viridian Staffing's () Client is looking for a Laboratory Analyst to join a cannabis testing facility in the Gainesville, Florida, area

Founded in 2013, Viridian Staffing () is the premier staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting firm solely dedicated to organizations in and supporting the commercial, medical, and industrial cannabis / hemp industry.

In this role, you will analyze samples using laboratory techniques including but not limited to HPLC, GC/MS, LC/MS, and ICP/MS. You will get the opportunity to perform method validations and interpret/evaluate data in terms of accuracy, precision, trends, and quality control, along with preparing calibration curves and quality control samples. You have a 'roll up your sleeves' attitude, so you are open to preparing samples, helping to clean laboratory equipment, and managing inventory supplies.

You may have the opportunity to help develop SOP's, participate in root cause analysis for quality assurance and assist with training of other analysts. After analyzing the results and any quality assurance issues, you will use your attention to detail in order to review the data and report for completeness and accuracy.

Your background should be a Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Sciences or relevant degree and at least 1+ year of practical experience in a laboratory environment. You have experience with one or more of the following: HPLC, GC/MS, and ICP/MS techniques. You have experience working in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment and have working knowledge of logging, organizing, and analyzing data.

You have exceptional communication skills, enabling you to explain (and you enjoy explaining) complex scientific information to non-scientific individuals. You have solid experience using MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. The ability to frequently stand and handle and feel is required while performing the duties of this job.