Analytical Chemist

Columbia Laboratories, a Tentamus North America company, is currently looking for an Analyst to join our team.
Who you'll be joining: Tentamus offers a global network of highly specialized laboratories, all of which are equipped to ensure the quality and safety of the tested goods. To maintain this, Tentamus is active in product- and industry-specific knowledge centers, unifying the skills and knowledge from each industry, which thereby enables us to provide our clients with customer-oriented services through our global network.
Key Responsibilities:

• Executing established laboratory procedures to provide accurate and prompt data to clients. Review and approval of QC data within established parameters of precision and accuracy.
• Maintaining complete and accurate documentation of pertinent activities in compliance with the Quality System.
• Preparation of stock standards and reagents as needed for analytical procedures, performing necessary dilutions of samples and solutions, weighing stock compounds, preparing standard and fortification solutions, and calibrating preparation of primary analytical methods.
• Comfortable with routine maintenance and familiar with preventative maintenance schedules, under the supervision of department coordinators and manager.
• Assists or oversees routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Notifying manager and taking appropriate actions for non-conformances. Participate in corrective action process.
• Effecting the safe and efficient use of laboratory equipment and chemicals.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Chemistry or related field (or equivalent lab experience)
• Must be 21 years or older due to regulatory lab testing requirements.
• Applicable Laboratory Analyst, or equivalent, experience a plus. Experience includes basic understanding of Analytical Chemistry instrumentation and fundamentals.
• Strong science, organization, and computer skills
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, multitask, and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of lab terminology, techniques, and procedures
• Familiarity with LIMS, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Authorization to work in the US without restriction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Location: Portland, OR
Department: General Chemistry
Job Type: Full-time with overtime as needed.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm OR Tuesday-Saturday (flexible)
Must have or be able to obtain OLCC cannabis workers permit upon hire