Laboratory Analytical Chemist

ONYX HOLDINGS LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Onyx Testing in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking an Laboratory/Analytical Chemist to join our state-of-the-art laboratory. The role requires working with cannabis products, following ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and maintaining precise records.

Eligible candidates should have lab experience and familiarity with GC/MS, HPLC, and ICP/MS or be willing to learn. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits, a background check, and opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing analytical

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Current or prior laboratory experience.
• Proficient with GC/MS, HPLC, ICP/MS, or ability to learn these instruments.
• Data analysis from analytical instruments.
• GC/MS method development experience a plus.
• Sample prep for GC-MS analysis.
• Experience with residual solvent analysis or microbial testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow Quality System documents (Quality Manual, SOPs, Methods).
• Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and company standards.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations; keep a clean, safe lab.
• Keep neat, accurate daily records of work.
• Perform routine lab tasks: clean glassware, manage chemical inventory and supplies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Excel data manipulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related science

Tools

GC/MS

HPLC

ICP/MS

LIMS

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Laboratory/Analytical Chemist

JOB TYPE: Full Time

PAY RATE: based on experience

Onyx Testing is the leader in quality assurance and regulatory compliance testing for medical marijuana in Maryland. We are a building a rapidly growing analytical laboratory that performs a variety of assays for this rapidly growing sector. Our state-of-the-art lab is located in Hagerstown. We are seeking to build a collaborative team environment within our Hagerstown laboratory, and currently have an open position for an Laboratory/Analytical Chemist.

Must be comfortable working with and around cannabis products. All employment offers will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025 and company requirements relevant to assigned duties
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis
• Routine laboratory tasks such as cleaning glassware and maintaining chemical inventory/ordering supplies as needed

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Current or prior lab experience
• Familiarity and proficiency with maintenance of Gas Chromatographs coupled to Mass Spectrometers (GC/MS), HPLC and ICP/MS or the analytical knowledge to learn these machines
• Proficient in the analysis of data produced by our analytical machines
• GC/MS method development experience a plus
• Experience in sample preparation for GC-MS analysis
• Experience with pesticide residue analysis a plus
• Experience with triple quadrupole mass spectrometers
• Experience with headspace auto-samplers a plus
• Experience with residual solvent analysis a plus
• Experience with microbial testing analysis a plus
• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Proficient in the use of basic laboratory hardware such as balances, syringes, and pipettes
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Responsive problem solver and action oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel data manipulation

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related science from an accredited college or university; - MUST HAVE experience running HPLC, GCMS, ICP/MS or you will not be considered
• Coursework in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university and 1 years full-time practical experience.