Analytical Chemist I

Curio • Maryland Heights, MO

2d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Curio Wellness we empower people to thrive by adapting plant nature to human nature. We are committed to transforming the conversation around cannabis, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits, and ensuring that every product we offer meets the highest standards. The Analytical Chemist I will perform routine chemical extractions and testing of consumable products using industry-accepted practices and instrumentation. This position reports to the Lead Chemist.

Requirements

• Experience in analytical instrumentation operation, such as HPLC, GC-FID, or UV-Vis spectrophotometry (can be academic only).
• Familiarity with wet chemistry testing methods such as pH, moisture content, and water activity analysis.
• Basic understanding of chromatography principles (retention time, peak integration, calibration curves).
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP practices and regulated laboratory environments; exposure to ISO 17025 requirements is a plus.
• Strong in MS Excel.
• Comfort with laboratory calculations, including dilution factors, unit conversions, and %RSD.
• Familiarity with OSHA laboratory safety practices and SDS/chemical hygiene procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laboratory data systems or LIMS is a plus.
• Basic understanding of method validation concepts (accuracy, precision, linearity, LOD/LOQ) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operation and PM of HPLC, GC-FID, and UV-VIS Spectrophotometer instrumentation.
• Method development and validation.
• Management of sample inventory, sample analysis, data processing, and reporting.
• Compliance to cGLP and ISO 17025 testing laboratory requirements.
• Under guidance of senior staff, provide training to other staff on laboratory tasks.
• General laboratory upkeep includes supply management and record organization.
• LEAN management tasks, including daily reporting of laboratory activities.
• Hazardous material handling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level