The United Green is America’s Premier Cannabis Staffing Provider. We connect the Industry’s Top Talent with Cannabis Companies throughout the United States. Our experienced team has a passion for networking and placing job seekers into the career of their dreams. No matter your background or experience, we’re here to help you Grow! Elevate your Career in Cannabis with The United Green. Our client 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, Level I will be responsible for performing, documenting, record checking, and basic troubleshooting of qualitative and quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from the use of standard laboratory equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Analyze samples consisting of a variety of matrices using traditional laboratory technologies including, but not limited to, HPLC, GC/MS, 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, and otherwise ensuring ongoing proper working order. Report equipment issues to supervisor Collaborate with the laboratory team to meet reporting deadlines. Able to perform method validations, or verifications as needed. Manage inventory supplies and alert supervisor in advance when materials must be ordered May participate in root cause analysis for quality assurance. Assist with training incoming analysts and technicians on methodology. Participate in the development or updating of departmental SOP’s. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Education & Experience: Minimum BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering or Environmental Sciences required or based on state requirements. Knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques, and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting required. At least 1 year of laboratory experience. Demonstrated proficiency in at least one analytical instrument preferred. Food science and/or environmental experience is a plus. Exposure to the cannabis industry is a plus. Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Basic understanding of standard laboratory protocol. Maintain high productivity, keen attention to detail, and consistent multi-tasking while yielding a low testing error rate. Strong agility, engagement, and flexibility in an ever-changing environment. Diligent commitment to logging, organizing, and analyzing data. Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work, problem solve, and communicate with multiple levels of the organization. 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. Other: Must pass the required background check. Must be at least 21 years old. Our client offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and time off. Our client 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.