Lead HPLC Technician

HPLC Technician

Position Summary: The Lead HPLC Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring high quality product and carries out day to-day tasks including preparing and testing samples from Processing, Cultivation, and R&D. The Lead HPLC Lab Technician must monitor and maintain the HPLC Lab in accordance with the state of Connecticut and standards set by the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Oversees and/or executes validation of analytical systems per Curaleaf Corporate SOPs
•    Calibrating HPLC system when needed by monitoring the results of CCV and LCS samples
•    Plans daily analytical runs based on current testing priorities
•   Preparing and testing daily samples from Processing and Cultivation
•    Preparing and testing samples from R&D projects when submitted
•    Updating EBR, smart sheets, and Excel sheets in SharePoint with product potency results
•    Updating Excel sheets in SharePoint with gummy & emulsion potency results
•    Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment such as analytical systems, balances, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment
•    Maintaining inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment, and re-ordering as needed
•    Storing supplies and equipment, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate
•    Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing
•    Assist in the training of other technicians
•    Work with state licensed third party testing lab to ensure QC
•    Performs related duties as assigned
•    Work on other departments to make sure samples are being submitted for each step of a process
•    Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and federal and state laws.
•    Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting required
•    QA/QC Experience with HPLC and GC analysis
•    Experience with Agilent equipment using ChemStation
•    Capacity to work independently and/or with vendors, perform troubleshooting and solve complex problems.
•    Ability to calculate figures such as proportions and work with mathematical concepts such as probability. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
•    The qualified individual will possess a keen interest and knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry
•    Ability to keep precise, highly detailed, and accurate records of calculations, procedures, and inventory of equipment, chemicals, consumables, and production in both hard and soft copies
•    Ability to follow written instruction and work to update SOP's based on needs and changing industry requirements
•    Follow good health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory
•    Capabilities with computer systems, software, and hardware common to laboratories
•    Able to critically analyze, draw conclusions about, and summarize test results in a timely manner
•    Must be a highly flexible and motivated team player committed to working in a quality environment
•    Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state and federal regulations
•    Maintain analytical and other laboratory waste with registered waste disposal company while following state regulations
•    Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements.
•    Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and records
•    Focus on a physical task for a long period of time without losing edge
•    Manual dexterity; enough to reach/handle items, work with fingers
•    Standing for extended periods is common
•    Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents

Facility Environment:
•   Allergen warnings - Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens
•    Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol.
•    All jobs require daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary.
•    Ability to work in confined spaces
•    Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
•    Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels
•    High stress tolerance, adaptable, flexible ability to work in an ever-changing environment