Lead Chemist

We are an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited cannabis testing laboratory in Las Vegas with an immediate need for a Lead Chemist to join our team. Under Nevada law, all medicinal and adult-use cannabis products are required to undergo mandatory safety and potency testing to measure cannabinoids, terpenoids, mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticide residues, residual solvent levels, and microbiological contaminants. 

We are looking for a self-motivated scientist with high attention to detail, who can work independently, provide leadership in a team environment, and be willing to fill multiple roles. Responsibilities for the position include becoming proficient on all chemical analysis assays, process production samples, take a lead role on R&D projects, method validation, data review, and assist in instrument maintenance and repair.

The ideal candidate must have:

Effective communication and leadership skills

High attention to detail

Extensive experience operating and maintaining HPLC, GC-FID/MS, ICP-AES/MS, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS

Familiar with Shimadzu and Agilent instrumentation and software

Experience analyzing samples in a high-throughput laboratory

Ability to multitask and oversee multiple projects at the same time

Familiar with ISO 17025 requirements

Knowledge/interest in the cannabis industry