QA Laboratory Analyst I or II

Job Posting Title

QA Laboratory Analyst I or II

Agency 455 OK MEDICAL MARIJUANA AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization 455 OK Medical Marijuana Authority

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Level I: $67,000
Level II: $72,000

Job Description

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is seeking a full-time QA Laboratory I or II. This is a state position governed by the Civil Service Rules, in state government located in Oklahoma City, OK. OMMA offers a comprehensive benefits packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is $67,000 to $72,000 based on education and experience.

Every position at OMMA brings an opportunity to build out new policies and procedures using innovative and creative problem-solving. With any opportunity, challenges rear their heads. Candidates must be willing to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges in order to succeed  are an agency that will not settle for status quo or complacency. Candidates must be willing to work hard to help OMMA be the best at what we are entrusted to do.

If this sounds like a challenge you are willing to take on, we look forward to reviewing your application!

This position is within the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s (OMMA) Quality Assurance Laboratory. The QA Laboratory Analyst II performs manual and automated quality control, proficiency testing, and analysis of unknown samples. This position makes decisions regarding the validity of testing results, instrument performance and quality control acceptability for testing performed in-house. Additionally, this position evaluates the validity of testing results performed by the licensed commercial laboratories and works closely with the Laboratory Compliance team to ensure regulatory alignment and data integrity.

• Performs testing in chemistry and/or microbiology of varying complexity using standard procedures on cannabis samples for the purpose of providing information for quality assurance of the industry.
• Performs internal and external quality control testing and required calibrations.
• Evaluates calibration and quality control analysis for accuracy and precision.
• Evaluates sample suitability.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Reviews data and information from various sources for adherence to OMMA rules and regulation related to laboratory testing and licensed testing laboratories.
• Provides analysis of Medical Marijuana and Medical Marijuana Product testing compliance data and technical information, identifies potential problems, offers advice, and provides solutions; seeks clarification of issues and provides feedback; makes recommendations to OMMA Science department leadership team.
• Communicates any issues to the QA Director and QA Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Level I:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in biological or physical science, or a closely related field.

Level II:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in biological or physical sciences, or a closely related field; OR a bachelor’s degree in biological or physical sciences, or a closely related field, plus two years of experience performing clinical analytical and/or environmental laboratory testing.

Level I

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

required at this level include knowledge of basic principles and practical applications of chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology and/or related laboratory specialties; and of the hazards of laboratory activities and related safety practices.

Ability is required to perform basic microbiological, immunological, molecular and/or biochemical…