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Position Summary: The HPLC Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring high quality product and carries out day to-day tasks including preparing and testing samples from Processing, Cultivation, and R&D. The HPLC Lab Technician must monitor and maintain the HPLC Lab in accordance with the state of Connecticut and standards set by the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Executing validation of analytical systems per Curaleaf Corporate SOPs
•    Calibrating HPLC system when needed by monitoring the results of CCV and LCS samples
•    Preparing and testing daily samples from Processing and Cultivation
•    Preparing and testing samples from R&D projects when submitted
•    Updating EBR, smart sheets, and Excel sheets in SharePoint with product potency results
•    Updating Excel sheets in SharePoint with gummy & emulsion potency results
•    Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment such as analytical systems, balances, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment
•    Maintaining inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment, and re-ordering as needed
•    Storing supplies and equipment, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate
•    Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing
•    Assist in the training of other technicians
•    Work with state licensed third party testing lab to ensure QC
•    Performs related duties as assigned
•    Work on other departments to make sure samples are being submitted for each step of a process
•    Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and federal and state laws.
•    Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s Degree preferred/ 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting required
•    QA/QC Experience with HPLC and GC analysis
•    Experience with Agilent equipment using ChemStation
•    Capacity to work independently and/or with vendors, perform troubleshooting and solve complex problems.
•    Ability to calculate figures such as proportions and work with mathematical concepts such as probability. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
•    The qualified individual will possess a keen interest and knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry
•    Ability to keep precise, highly detailed, and accurate records of calculations, procedures, and inventory of equipment, chemicals, consumables, and production in both hard and soft copies
•    Ability to follow written instruction and work to update SOP’s based on needs and changing industry requirements
•    Follow good health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory
•    Capabilities with computer systems, software, and hardware common to laboratories
•    Able to critically analyze, draw conclusions about, and summarize test results in a timely manner
•    Must be a highly flexible and motivated team player committed to working in a quality environment
•    Must be at least 18 years of age.
•    Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state and federal regulations
 
•    Maintain analytical and other laboratory waste with registered waste disposal company while following state regulations
•    Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements.
•    Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and records
•    Focus on a physical task for a long period of time without losing edge
•    Manual dexterity; enough to reach/handle items, work with fingers
•    Standing for extended periods is common
•    Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents

Facility Environment:

•    Allergen warnings -Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.
•    Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol.
•    All jobs require daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary.
•    Ability to work in confined spaces
•    Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
•    Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels
•    High stress tolerance, adaptable, flexible ability to work in an ever-changing environment

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as requires by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.