Research Associate Jobs

Position Summary: This is a hands-on, full-time position with duties that include playing an integral role in the research, development, and troubleshooting of large-scale production at Vantage Hemp. This position will support the research of existing and new product lines. The role is lab-based and located at our production facility in Greeley, CO.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain an up-to-date notebook.
• Aid in the research into new syntheses and processes for future considerations of new products.
• Conduct chemical reactions to further the company’s research for existing and new product lines.
• Researches, gathers data, writes, rewrites, and edits research briefs, plans, project proposals, and other written materials; and shares research information, summarizing data collection methods and research findings, with internal and external audiences.
• Assist in the development of formulations for final product lines.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.
• Report all findings in weekly meetings to the executive team.
• Conduct processes in small scale to assist the development and troubleshooting of large-scale production at Vantage Hemp. The processes may involve distillation, extraction, crystalizing, and winterization. Also, filtration and liquid chromatography.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemistry required.
• Master’s degree in a related scientific field preferred.

Experience:

• Prior experience in extraction of CBD.
• 2+ experience in a lab conducting chemical research and/or development.
• Knowledge or experience in cannabinoid or plant-related molecule extraction and processing.

Specialized Skills:

• Demonstrate scientific creativity and take the initiative.
• Well-organized working style with flexibility/adaptability to change.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage timelines.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements, ICH/FDA Guidelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data analysis/interpretation.
• Ability to work in a team environment but have a high level of independence for planning and executing experiments.

Work Hours: The expected hours for this role will be five days a week, Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day. Employees' hours vary and depend on business needs, and some evenings and weekends may be needed to satisfy the position's needs.

Annual Salary: $50,000 to 65,000/annually

Benefits: For Full-Time eligible employees, paid time off (3 weeks), 80 hours of sick time, and Employer-paid health and dental coverage for the employee only.

What types of benefits do we offer? For Full-Time eligible employees, Paid time off (3 weeks - accrued), 80 hours of sick time (prorated from hire), paid company holidays, Employer-paid health and dental coverage for the employee, GREAT culture, and a fun place to work.

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

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