Chemist 2 (Analytical Chemist Cannabis Reference Laboratory (Crl)

Initial Posting Date:

06/17/2024

Application Deadline:

07/07/2024

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Salary Range:

$4,755 - $7,296

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Chemist 2 (Analytical Chemist Cannabis Reference Laboratory (CRL)

Job Description:

Do you have prior laboratory experience and a science background? Are you a detail-oriented, self-directed problem solver? If this sounds like you, come join our Laboratory Services team! We are hiring for a Chemist 2 (Analytical Chemist Cannabis Reference Laboratory (CRL) position in our new Wilsonville lab.

What you'll be doing

• Analyze cannabis and cannabis products for potency, heavy metals, residual solvents, pesticides and more.

• Prep and extract samples for analyses

• Chromatography extracts to identify and quantitate target analyses using gas and liquid chromatography with various detectors.

• Digest and analyze samples for heavy metals using ICP-MS.

• Assemble data packets for peer review.

• Perform routine maintenance of instrumentation for efficient operations.

Collaborate with CRL Chem 3 on technical problems, difficult matrices, new analyze, interference, etc.

• Maintain all relevant records and documentation.

• Author and review technical documents such as SOPs and work instructions.

Our Chemist 2 (Analytical Chemist CRL) is a permanent full-time position, is based in Wilsonville, Oregon.

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Learn more about the Oregon Department of Agriculture:

At ODA, employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in ODA's core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Learn more about what we do here!

Minimum qualifications:

• Two years of experience independently performing analytical chemistry procedures which include designing, developing, and implementing analytical methods and procedures and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

OR

Three additional years of pertinent experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree.

Requested Skills:

Beyond the minimum qualifications listed above we're also looking for the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in applicants. You do not need to have all qualities listed below to qualify. Please ensure the skills you do have are listed in your application.

• Demonstrated experience in analytical laboratory procedures, techniques, and scientific methods of measurement.

• Working knowledge of regulatory and quality control guidelines related to testing and research, including cGMP, ISO/IEC 17025 and TNI.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers..

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrate ethical and sound judgment.

• Attention to detail, self-motivated, focused on continuous improvement.

• Ability to multi-task and work with flexibility in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and sometimes challenging environment.

• Strong time-management skills and ability to perform strategic prioritization.

• Strong organizational skills.

Projected Recruitment Timeline

• Recruitment Closes: June July 7, 2024

• *1st Round of Interviews: July 14, 2024

• *2nd Round of Interviews: TBD

• Anticipated Start Date: August 5, 2024

• These dates are approximate and may change.

How to apply:

Both a resume and cover letter are required to move to the next stage of consideration for this position.

• Ensure your application shows your relevant work experience and/or related education; this may be in the form of a filled-out application and/or through an attached resume.

• Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your Workday account for additional tasks to complete such as questionnaires and to request veteran's preferences (if applicable).

What's in it for you

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Additional Information:

• Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate's professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.

NOTE: Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact mail to: oda.recruitment@oda.oregon.gov or call 503-986-4584.