HPLC Technician

• Develop and execute validation of analytical systems 
   

• Operate spectrophotometer and viscosity meter for QC 
   

• Assist in production; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing plant material and supplies for supercritical CO2 extraction: emptying of extraction vessels. 
   

• Operating highly sophisticated extraction equipment; Processing concentrates and extracts  
   

• Cleaning and maintenance of extraction equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment 
   

• Operating, maintaining, and making adjustments and repairs to laboratory equipment such as analytical systems, pumps, microscopes, balances, rotary evaporator, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment  
   

• Creating dilutions, HPLC diagnostics and repair, calibration 
   

• Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and preparing requisitions as needed 
   

• Storing supplies and equipment, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate 
   

• Washing and sterilizing laboratory glassware 
   

• Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing 
   

• Assist in packaging of final products as needed 
   

• Assist in the training of other technicians 
   

• Work with state licensed third party testing lab to ensure QC  
   

• Perform validation of analytical systems in line with company SOPs.
   

• Calibrate and monitor the HPLC system, ensuring quality sample results.
   

• Prepare and test daily samples from Processing, Cultivation, and R&D.
   

• Maintain accurate records of sample results in EBRs, Smart Sheets, and Excel.
   

• Operate and maintain lab equipment such as balances, centrifuges, and analytical systems.
   

• Manage inventory of supplies and reorder materials as needed.
   

• Ensure the laboratory is clean, organized, and safe.
   

• Work with third-party labs to ensure quality control.
   

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely sample submissions.
   

• Maintain compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations.
   

• 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 
   

• Maintaining material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products 
   

• 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 
   

• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

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