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Research Scientist

Vangst

Research Scientist

Monterey, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Our Client is hiring an experienced, diligent and Knowledgeable Research Chemist. This role is ideally suited for an individual with quality control experience in controlled substance manufacturing. A superior candidate will be enthusiastic about joining a close-knit, fast-growing team operating in a highly regulated space.

    DUTIES:

    • Oversee production by creating and reviewing production schedule; study and clarify specifications; calculate requirements; assemble and weigh plant materials and supplies

    • QA/QC duties that require analytical testing for quality and consistency; data review

    • Operate highly sophisticated equipment; process concentrates and extracts

    • Clean and maintain extraction equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; comply with legal regulations; monitor environment

    • Operate, maintain, and make adjustments and repairs to laboratory equipment such as liquid chromatography systems, pumps, microscopes, balances, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment

    • Store supplies and equipment, dispose of waste according to guidelines, and keep laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate

    • Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware

    • Create SOPs, training records, and related documentation

    • Maintain material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products

    • Report to President on a weekly basis with updates regarding production and processing

    • Schedule Interact daily with the Chief Science Officer.

    • Demonstrate knowledge of 21 CFR 210 and 211, ICH Q10 and ISO 14644

    • Maintain expertly organized, easily audit-able files.

    • Support different cross-functional teams.

    • Implement production controls by using standardized batch records.

    • Review and approve new and revised batch records.

    • Follow strict procedures and manufacturing protocols.

    • Perform Batch Record Review and authorize release of finished products.

    • Confront quality control issues with manufacturing supervisor and other management personnel.

    • Contribute to new equipment selection and protocol refinement.

    • Assist with audit preparation and audits.

    • Perform other duties as required.

    • Ensure company Quality Control documents follow good documentation practices standards.

    COMPLIANCE:

    • Ensure processing and testing operations are fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law

    • Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements

    • Maintain strict inventory records of all materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and records

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • BS/BA Degree or greater in Biochemistry, Chemistry

    • MS or Ph.D. in chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, natural products chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or analytical chemistry, or comparable chemistry field preferred

    • At least 4 years’ experience in a lab setting

    • Strong analytical chemistry background with understanding of various analytical techniques, especially chromatography with HPLC and GC analysis required

    • Extensive experience with HPLC, GC, GC/MS and/or LC/MS/MS instrumentation, and Triple Quad LCMS highly preferred

    • Scientific writing for processes, training, and procedures that require documentation

    • Must be at least 21 years of age

    • Ability to pass a comprehensive local, state, and federal background check

    • Expertise in subcritical and supercritical CO2 extraction methods as well as the purification, separation and isolation of various compounds of cannabis is preferred

    • Hands on laboratory experience with decarboxylation, winterization and short path distillation/fractional distillation is preferred

    SKILLS:

    • Able to perform metabolic analysis using HPLC and GC instrumentation

    • Able to process samples by collection, extraction, preparing for analysis, and quantifying results

    • Familiar use of a wide range of pipettes and knowing their volume capabilities

    • Scientific laboratory procedures and techniques as used in a chemistry laboratory

    • Scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus

    • Scientific methods of measurements

    • Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory

    • Proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes

    • Capabilities with computer systems, software, and hardware common to laboratories

    • Record keeping procedures

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be able to perform repetitive techniques accurately and consistently

    • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, along with frequent bending

    • Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

    • Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers

    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds with assistance

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