Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist Castroville, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Stock options Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Gas chromatography Empower (software) Laboratory instruments Bachelor of Science High-performance liquid chromatographs Regulatory compliance GMP Mid-level Bachelor's degree Laboratory compliance Laboratory quality control Mass spectrometers (MS) Chemistry Chemical analysis Quality systems Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Full Job Description Benefits:

401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Stock options plan Vision insurance About the

Company:

Located in the Watsonville-Salinas area of Monterey County, we are a pharmaceutical startup that has been licensed by the DEA to produce Schedule I substances in a highly regulated and secure environment. Our focus is the cultivation of federally legal cannabis for drug development and research. As one of the first companies in the US to receive this approval, we are seeking to grow our team with individuals that thrive on the complex and unpredictable challenges of navigating a new industry. Analytical Chemist The BRC Analytical Chemist is a qualified and experienced laboratory analyst with a thorough understanding of the operations of an analytical laboratory. Must be familiar and have experience with UPLC, LC-MS, and/or GC-MS. Experience in an analytical services laboratory, quality control laboratory, or GMP laboratory setting is highly desired.

Responsibilities:

Operation and PM of laboratory analytical instruments Performs routine analysis using validated methods Participates in development, validation, and/or transfer of new analytical methods General laboratory operation, ordering and cleanliness Conforms to quality system and relevant SOPs Adheres to required controlled substance procedures Performs other tasks as required

Required Education, Qualification and Skills:

Minimum Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or related STEM field Experience (3+ years) with

HPLC/UPLC

chromatography and/or gas chromatography is required. The ability and eagerness to learn new methods and instrumentation is required. Willingness and ability to precisely follow SOPs is required. Experience in an analytical services laboratory, quality control laboratory, or GMP laboratory setting is highly desired Experience with gas chromatography and/or mass spectrometry is desired Experience with Empower 3.0 is desired. Experience with botanical extraction, purification and/or analysis is desired.

Additional Requirements:

Must pass a background check Must be 21 years of age or older Must comply with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry BRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.