HPLC Laboratory Chemist - MI

US Cannalytics•Warren, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

MI Cannalytics is seeking a highly motivated HPLC Laboratory Chemist to support analytical testing operations in Michigan's regulated medical and recreational cannabis market. This is a full-time, in-laboratory role in a fast-paced, production-driven, highly regulated testing environment. The chemist is responsible for analytical testing, instrumentation performance, quality control, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in accordance with applicable cannabis regulations and ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards. The role calls for analytical chemistry knowledge, hands-on HPLC experience, and the ability to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in a high-throughput laboratory.

Requirements

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 a 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.
Ability to follow SOPs and work effectively in 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cannabis, pharmaceutical, environmental, food, or hemp testing laboratories.
Experience with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, or ICP-MS instrumentation.
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and quality systems.
Experience with method development and validation.
Experience with Agilent or Shimadzu instrumentation platforms.
Experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Leadership, peer training, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical testing of cannabis flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, vape products, and infused products using HPLC instrumentation.
Prepare samples across multiple cannabis matrices, including preparation of reagents, standards, and quality control materials.
Analyze and interpret chromatographic data for potency, cannabinoid profiles, and related analytical parameters.
Maintain compliance with cannabis regulations, ISO/IEC 17025 standards, laboratory SOPs, and quality systems.
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 in LIMS while maintaining data integrity and accurate records.
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.