CCB Lab Scientist II

State of Vermont • Colchester, VT

131d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) is seeking motivated individuals to join our collaborative and dedicated team in the role of Laboratory Scientist II. The individuals in this role will join the CCB's state laboratory to conduct advanced chemical and microbiological analyses of cannabis samples. Working both independently and collaboratively under the direct supervision of the CCB Laboratory Director, they will serve as technical advisors and subject matter experts for CCB staff, laboratory management, and other stakeholders involved in cannabis testing.

This small, three-person team will play a hands-on role in establishing and developing laboratory processes and workflows as the new CCB lab becomes operational.

This position will have the shared responsibility for:

Performing critical start-up activities such as sampling, testing, data analysis, and reporting, while managing multiple analytical projects.
Preparing method development, optimization, and validation protocols and analytical technical reports
Ensuring development and implementation of laboratory standard operating procedures.

This position is based in Colchester with access to CCB headquarter offices in Montpelier. The CCB is a small agency with a big mission, and this role demands a strong work ethic, occasional travel, and potential evening and weekend work to address emergent consumer safety issues as they arise.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biology, or related field AND two (2) or more years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• OR
• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field AND three (3) or more years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field AND five (5) or more years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• OR
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a CCB Lab Scientist I.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cannabis manufacturing, cannabis cultivation, and/or food or product manufacturing.
• Experience working with Shimadzu instrumentation and software.

Responsibilities

• Performing critical start-up activities such as sampling, testing, data analysis, and reporting, while managing multiple analytical projects.
• Preparing method development, optimization, and validation protocols and analytical technical reports
• Ensuring development and implementation of laboratory standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees