Assistant Research Scientist (Analytical Chemistry) - 1481

Health, Department of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health, Department of at the Wadsworth Center's Cannabis Reference Laboratory seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to study cannabis samples for contaminants, filth, and moisture content, while supporting the Office of Cannabis Management.

The role emphasizes developing and validating analytical methods, communicating results, and contributing to regulatory science in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Natural Sciences with at least one year of post-degree research experience.
• Experience with stereoscopic specimen microscopy and physical chemistry analysis.
• Knowledge of data processing, Microsoft Office, and quantitative analysis principles.
• Proficiency working in regulated laboratory environments.
• Ability to develop, validate, and implement analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze cannabis samples for contaminants, filth, foreign material, water activity, and moisture content.
• Develop and validate new analytical methods and communicate results.

Skills

Stereoscopic microscopy

Physical chemistry analysis

Data processing & quantitative分析

Regulated laboratory experience

Analytical method development &

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Natural Sciences

Job description

The Assistant Research Scientist supports the Wadsworth Center's Cannabis Reference Laboratory, which serves the Office of Cannabis Management. The role involves researching and analyzing cannabis samples for contaminants, filth, foreign material, water activity, and moisture content, while developing and validating new analytical methods and communicating results.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Natural Sciences and one year post-degree professional research experience


• Experience with stereoscopic specimen microscopy and physical chemistry analysis


• Knowledge of data processing, Microsoft Office, and quantitative analysis principles


• Proficiency working in regulated laboratory environments


• Ability to develop, validate, and implement analytical methods