Cannabis Testing HPLC Chemist | Precise, ISO-17025 Lab

US Cannalytics, LLC; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

MI Cannalytics is seeking a highly motivated HPLC Laboratory Chemist to support analytical testing within Michigan's regulated cannabis market. This full-time, in-lab position operates in a fast-paced, production-driven, and highly regulated testing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical chemistry knowledge, hands-on HPLC experience, and the ability to maintain accuracy and compliance under high-throughput conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet MI state cannabis employment requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, or related natural science.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time, post-academic laboratory experience with HPLC instrumentation.
• Strong analytical chemistry and data analysis skills.
• Experience with HPLC maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs and work effectively within a regulated laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a high-throughput setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of cannabis products using HPLC.
• Conduct sample preparation across multiple cannabis matrices, including reagents and QC materials.
• Analyze and interpret chromatographic data for potency and cannabinoid profiles.
• Maintain compliance with Michigan cannabis regulations and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Perform routine calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of HPLC instrumentation.
• Execute daily instrument performance checks and quality control procedures.
• Review, verify, and document analytical results within LIMS while maintaining data integrity.
• Maintain compliant chain-of-custody documentation and cannabis inventory tracking.
• Assist with method validation, method verification, and proficiency testing programs.
• Support internal audits, quality assurance initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate with external vendors for instrument service and maintenance support.
• Maintain laboratory inventory for reagents, standards, solvents, and consumables.
• Assist with sample intake, accessioning, and non-analytical laboratory workflows as needed.
• Provide workflow guidance and technical support to Laboratory Technicians and Assistants.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and laboratory efficiency enhancements.

Skills

HPLC experience

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

SOP compliance

Microsoft Office

Laboratory documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, or related natural science

Tools

LIMS

Agilent instrumentation

Shimadzu instrumentation

Job description

MI Cannalytics is seeking a highly motivated HPLC Laboratory Chemist to support analytical testing within Michigan's regulated cannabis market. This full-time, in-lab position operates in a fast-paced, production-driven, and highly regulated testing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical chemistry knowledge, hands-on HPLC experience, and the ability to maintain accuracy and compliance under high-throughput conditions.