Analytical Chemist

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Laboratory/Analytical Chemist

JOB TYPE: Full Time

PAY RATE: based on experience

Onyx Testing is the leader in quality assurance and regulatory compliance testing for medical marijuana in Maryland. We are a building a rapidly growing analytical laboratory that performs a variety of assays for this rapidly growing sector. Our state-of-the-art lab is located in Hagerstown. We are seeking to build a collaborative team environment within our Hagerstown laboratory, and currently have an open position for an Laboratory/Analytical Chemist.

Must be comfortable working with and around cannabis products.  All employment offers will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods

• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025 and company requirements relevant to assigned duties

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment

• Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis

• Routine laboratory tasks such as cleaning glassware and maintaining chemical inventory/ordering supplies as needed

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Current or prior lab experience

• Familiarity and proficiency with maintenance of Gas Chromatographs coupled to Mass Spectrometers (GC/MS), HPLC and ICP/MS or the analytical knowledge to learn these machines

• Proficient in the analysis of data produced by our analytical machines

• GC/MS method development experience a plus

• Experience in sample preparation for GC-MS analysis

• Experience with pesticide residue analysis a plus

• Experience with triple quadrupole mass spectrometers

• Experience with headspace auto-samplers a plus

• Experience with residual solvent analysis a plus

• Experience with microbial testing analysis a plus

• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

• Proficient in the use of basic laboratory hardware such as balances, syringes, and pipettes

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Responsive problem solver and action oriented

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel data manipulation

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related science from an accredited college or university; - MUST HAVE experience running HPLC, GCMS, ICP/MS or you will not be considered

• Coursework in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university and 1 years full-time practical experience.

Please call 240-901-4706 and email resume to [email protected]