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Laboratory Analyst

Dope Diagnostics Inc.
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Laboratory Analyst I – Analytical Chemistry

Dope Diagnostics, Inc.
Location: Pearl River, New York
Position: Full-Time, On-Site
Compensation: $33.00–$38.00 per hour, depending on experience

About Dope Diagnostics

Dope Diagnostics is building a New York State cannabis testing laboratory in Pearl River, New York, focused on rigorous analytical science, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and defensible laboratory results.

We are seeking a Laboratory Analyst I to join our analytical laboratory team. This position is intended for an early-career analytical scientist who already has practical laboratory experience and wants to develop substantial hands-on expertise with sophisticated analytical instrumentation in an ISO/IEC 17025 regulated laboratory environment.

The successful candidate will participate directly in sample preparation, analytical testing, instrument operation, quality control, data review, and laboratory operations. Cannabis-industry experience is welcome but is not required; experience in pharmaceutical, environmental, food, chemical, clinical, or other regulated testing laboratories is highly relevant.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Analyst will:

  • Perform routine and non-routine preparation and analysis of samples in accordance with approved methods, SOPs, and quality-system requirements. 
  • Prepare samples, standards, calibration solutions, reagents, blanks, spikes, and other quality-control materials. 
  • Operate and support analytical instrumentation, which may include: 
    • HPLC/UHPLC; 
    • LC-MS/MS; 
    • GC-MS/MS; 
    • ICP-MS; and 
    • other laboratory instrumentation appropriate to assigned testing areas. 
  • Perform instrument calibration, system-suitability checks, and routine preventative maintenance. 
  • Monitor analytical runs and evaluate calibration, QC, and instrument-performance data. 
  • Review analytical data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established acceptance criteria. 
  • Identify and promptly escalate deviations, unusual results, instrument problems, and QC failures. 
  • Assist with instrument troubleshooting and corrective actions. 
  • Enter and review laboratory information and analytical results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS). 
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous laboratory records. 
  • Maintain sample integrity and chain-of-custody documentation. 
  • Assist with method verification, validation, and implementation activities. 
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, standards, reagents, and inventory. 
  • Follow applicable safety, chemical-handling, waste-disposal, contamination-control, and data-integrity requirements. 
  • Perform work in accordance with Dope Diagnostics' ISO/IEC 17025 quality-management system and applicable New York State Office of Cannabis Management requirements. 
  • Work collaboratively with technical directors, quality personnel, and other laboratory analysts as the laboratory completes validation, regulatory approval, and commercial operations. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental science, forensic science, pharmaceutical science, or a related scientific discipline; or another combination of education and experience satisfying applicable New York State laboratory personnel requirements. 
  • At least one year of relevant practical laboratory testing experience. 
  • Experience with analytical sample preparation and basic laboratory techniques. 
  • Ability to follow technical methods and SOPs precisely. 
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity. 
  • Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous laboratory documentation. 
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to work effectively in a regulated, quality-controlled laboratory environment. 
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Pearl River, New York. 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred:

  • HPLC or UHPLC; 
  • LC-MS or LC-MS/MS; 
  • GC-MS or GC-MS/MS; 
  • ICP-MS; 
  • analytical method validation or verification; 
  • calibration standards and laboratory QC; 
  • instrument maintenance or troubleshooting; 
  • LIMS; 
  • ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, GMP, or another regulated laboratory quality system; or 
  • cannabis, pharmaceutical, environmental, food-safety, or chemical testing. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move throughout the
laboratory during a shift.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE),
including lab coats, gloves, and eye protection, for the duration of
laboratory work.
• Regular exposure to laboratory chemicals, solvents, and reagents in
accordance with established safety protocols.
• Ability to lift and carry laboratory supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring fine motor precision
(e.g., pipetting, sample preparation).

Direct cannabis testing experience is not required. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong analytical fundamentals who want to expand their experience across multiple analytical platforms.

 

Why Join Dope Diagnostics

This position provides an opportunity to:

  • Work directly with modern analytical instrumentation; 
  • Participate in the development and launch of a regulated commercial testing laboratory; 
  • Gain substantial experience within an ISO/IEC 17025 quality framework; 
  • Develop expertise in analytical testing, method validation, QC, instrumentation, and regulatory compliance; 
  • Work alongside experienced analytical scientists and laboratory leadership; and 
  • Build skills transferable to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, food-safety, forensic, and other analytical laboratory environments. 

Schedule

  • Full-time 
  • Monday through Friday 
  • On-site in Pearl River, New York 
  • Some schedule flexibility may be required as laboratory testing volumes increase. 

Compensation

$33.00–$38.00 per hour, based on relevant laboratory experience, instrumentation experience, education, and technical qualifications.

To Apply

Please submit:

  • A résumé; and college transcript
  • A brief cover letter describing your analytical laboratory experience and any experience with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, or related instrumentation. 

Dope Diagnostics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.