Chemist III (ICP-MS Metals experience required)

Chemist III (Analytical Scientist) with ICP-MS experience for trace level metals analysis in plant material samples.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Analyzing plant material, natural product extracts and finished consumer products for elemental contaminants.
• Sample preparation and digestion for elemental analysis
• Interfacing with instrument software for batch creation and analysis of raw data in order to report legally defensible results to clients
• Ability to understand written standard operating procedures and adhere to lab standards, turnaround times, documentation, traceability and confidentiality requirements
• Assisting with method development and validation for trace level detection of heavy metals and pesticides
• Working with Science Director and Lab Manager to expand capability of existing instrumentation
• Receive training or refresher training to perform other scientific tests or assays as necessary for client samples to be processed in a timely manner
• Work in cooperation with other analysts and technicians to ensure client satisfaction

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities at this time.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Familiar with ISO 17025 methods and documentation, GLP and/or WA state LCB I502 cannabis code
• Comfortable with advanced functions of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word,)
• Method development and validation

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, toxicology, forensics or closely related field.

AND

• 3-5 years hands-on experience in an analytical chemistry environment using the following instruments and skills:
  • Microwave digestor
  • ICP-MS instrument (Shimadzu preferred, but not necessary)
  • Instrument maintenance and upkeep
  • Instrument troubleshooting

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers and other staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to convert between metric and imperial units.  Ability to compute ratio and percent and interpret graphs. Understanding of basic accounting principles.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret technical instructions in various forms and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

This position is classified as a sensitive Tribal position.  Therefore, applicant must submit to and clear a pre-employment criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform manual labor tasks which can include sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, reaching, performing repetitive tasks and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.  Good eye-hand coordination for accurate small volume measuring is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a normal laboratory setting; noise level ranges from quiet to loud but is usually moderate.

PTCE Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status or ancestry, sexual orientation or sensory, mental, physical, or other non-disqualifying disability.  Indian Preference will be applied to hiring of this position as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Chapter 14, Subchapter V, Sections 472 and 473.