Lab Analyst I AZ

Kaycha Group, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative Cannabis and Hemp testing technologies and methods. We perform product testing to help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. We provide comprehensive cannabis testing for potency, homogeneity, heavy metals, microbial contamination, mycotoxins, residual solvents, terpenes, and pesticides.

Job Purpose:
The Lab Analyst is responsible for performing, documenting, record checking, and troubleshooting qualitative and quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from the use of standard laboratory equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation.

Pay:Starting at $24.00

This position will include weekend hours.

• Analyze samples consisting of a variety of matrices using GC/MS as the primary technology, along with traditional laboratory techniques including, but not limited to, HPLC, LC/MS, and ICP/MS.
• Prepare samples for analysis while displaying good laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or misidentified samples.
• Accurately prepare calibration curves and quality control samples
• Interpret and evaluate data in terms of accuracy, precision, trends, and quality control requirements
• Maintain laboratory equipment by cleaning, replacing parts, and otherwise ensuring ongoing proper working order. Report equipment issues to supervisor
• Collaborate with the laboratory team to meet reporting deadlines.
• Perform method validations, or verifications as needed
• Manage inventory supplies and alert supervisor in advance when materials must be ordered
• Participate in laboratory investigations, and corrective actions as requested or assigned.
• Train incoming analysts and technicians on methodology
• Manage SOP for assigned testing analysis and alert management when there is a change in procedure
• Maintain high productivity, keen attention to detail, and consistent multi-tasking while yielding a low testing error rate.
• Promote a strong customer service culture while adhering to the highest safety and industry standards, including those that are outlined by the state regulatory body.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to improve laboratory processes and techniques
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills, Abilities and

Competencies:

• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong agility, engagement, and flexibility in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation
• Diligent commitment to logging, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced deadline environment while successfully managing multiple tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong understanding of standard laboratory protocol.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work, problem solve, and communicate with multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced deadline environment while successfully managing multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one high complexity technology

Education & Experience
:

• Minimum BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering or Environmental Sciences required.
• Knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques, and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting required.
• At least 2 years of post-college laboratory experience.
• Food science and/or environmental experience is a plus.
• Exposure to the cannabis industry is a plus.

Other:

• Must pass the required background check.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Kaycha Labs offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and time off.
• Kaycha Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Essential Functions:

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

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, handle or feel, to speak, and to hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close (proximity) vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee may encounter while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The standard analytical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, operations, technical, and…