CCB Lab Scientist II

at State of Vermont in Colchester, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) is seeking motivated individuals to join our collaborative and dedicated team in the role of Laboratory Scientist II. The individuals in this role will join the CCB's state laboratory to conduct advanced chemical and microbiological analyses of cannabis samples. Working both independently and collaboratively under the direct supervision of the CCB Laboratory Director, they will serve as technical advisors and subject matter experts for CCB staff, laboratory management, and other stakeholders involved in cannabis testing.

This small, three-person team will play a hands-on role in establishing and developing laboratory processes and workflows as the new CCB lab becomes operational.

This position will have the shared responsibility for:

• Performing critical start-up activities such as sampling, testing, data analysis, and reporting, while managing multiple analytical projects.
• Preparing method development, optimization, and validation protocols and analytical technical reports
• Ensuring development and implementation of laboratory standard operating procedures.

This position is based in Colchester with access to CCB headquarter offices in Montpelier. The CCB is a small agency with a big mission, and this role demands a strong work ethic, occasional travel, and potential evening and weekend work to address emergent consumer safety issues as they arise.

Must be able to work in laboratory conditions with exposure to noxious or harmful fumes chemicals and operate sophisticated laboratory equipment. Must be able to work in laboratory conditions with samples that may be contaminated with infectious pathogens.