Science jobs in Florida

Job Description Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various substances, • Follows the instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job, • Responsible for routine chemical analysis work and reviewing involving pharmaceutical raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods according to defined specifications, • Performs a variety of laboratory techniques including sample weighing and recording preparation of standard solutions, buffers, sample preparation requiring extractions, filtration, centrifugation, pipetting, etc., • Audits raw data results and laboratory documentation, • Calculates, interprets, and reviews test results. Prepares test reports and reviews lab notebooks, • Performs OOS investigations as described in the SOPs to establish integrity of data, • Operates, maintains, calibrates and qualifies equipment in assigned areas, • Ability to write and execute protocols with minimum supervision and SOPs, • Follows laboratory safety rules, • Assists in the process of methods development, • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related, • 1 - 3 years’ experience as Industrial Chemist, • Bilingual (English and Spanish), • Knowledge in lab equipment (HPLC, ICP/MS, UV, IR), • Knowledge in GMP and GLP regulations

Job Description DB Environmental (DBE) is accepting resumes for a motivated Field Science Technician II at their West Palm Beach, FL office. DBE is a small business, providing environmental consulting, research and laboratory services for government and private clients from offices located in Rockledge, West Palm Beach, and Gainesville, Florida. DBE specializes in conducting high quality biogeochemical research and ecological monitoring to improve and protect wetlands and aquatic systems throughout the state. Position Summary This is a field-based position consisting of 90% outdoor field activities and 10% indoor office activities (this could vary week to week). Primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: • Collecting high-quality water, vegetation, and soil/sediment samples in wetlands and other aquatic environments, often in remote locations;, • Leading a team of field personnel to ensure project objectives and quality requirements are met;, • Calibrating, using, and maintaining field instruments to measure and record field data (e.g. data sondes);, • Deploying, programing, collecting samples from, maintaining, and troubleshooting autosamplers;, • Identifying South Florida freshwater wetland plants;, • Recording detailed ecological observations and relaying those observations to project managers;, • Maintaining and cleaning boats and field vehicles at the field office facility;, • Updating and maintaining data files using MS Excel; and Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or a related scientific field and two (2) years’ experience collecting samples in wetlands or other aquatic environments required. Associate’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or a related scientific field and four (4) years’ experience collecting samples may substitute. • Previous experience must include collecting environmental or water quality samples for low-concentration analytes., • Ability to learn computer software to manage field instruments and produce detailed, organized field notes., • Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively under adverse field and weather conditions. Examples include wading in wetlands up to waist-deep, exposure to South Florida heat and rain, stinging and biting insects. Ability to swim. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., • Capacity to independently evaluate operational situations, identify hazards or problematic conditions and problem-solve to appropriately apply techniques and protocols specified in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Ability to learn and implement new SOPs., • Ability to work in small teams in close quarters, operate and ride in vehicles and boats for extended periods., • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Excel and Word., • Familiarity with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Standard Operating Procedures for Field Activities, and experience in following quality control/quality assurance protocols., • Experience and familiarity with South Florida freshwater wetland environments and biogeochemical issues, surface and groundwater sampling equipment and protocols., • Experience and familiarity with water sampling equipment and instruments, including field meters and data sondes (YSI, HOBO, Hach, Hanna, etc.), autosamplers (ISCO, Hach, etc.), peristaltic pumps, horizontal water samplers (Van Dorn, etc.). Compensation for the position is based on individual experience and qualifications. DBE offers competitive pay, paid vacation and holidays, health/dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits. DBE is an equal opportunity employer. Submission Please email your resume and cover letter by April 26, 2024. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description Planet 13 (formerly VidaCann) is proud to be one of the largest, most advanced, and sustainable providers of medical cannabis in Florida. Our mission is to help our Florida friends and neighbors live their healthiest lives with our all-natural, sun-grown cannabis products. We are currently looking for Chemist to join our growing team at our Cultivation facility in St Johns and our Production facility in Jacksonville. The goal of a Chemist is to ensure the highest level of quality and consistency by performing precise extraction, refinement, and analysis of cannabis products while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety standards. The Chemist is responsible for the extraction, refinement, and separation of cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plant material into concentrated forms using solvents and specialized separation techniques. This role involves operating extraction and analytical equipment, maintaining a thorough understanding of laboratory and manufacturing processes, and ensuring consistent product quality. The Chemist works closely with Lab Technicians to support all aspects of extraction, product formulation, and process improvement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Supervise Lab Technicians and assist with daily extraction and refinement operations. * Operate and maintain solvent and non-solvent extraction equipment, optimizing parameters for maximum efficiency. * Perform and document separation processes; clean and maintain lab equipment following SOPs and GMP standards. * Record analytical data and product outputs accurately in BioTrackTHC and other regulatory databases. * Maintain detailed inventory of materials, chemicals, solvents, and consumables; manage requisitions to ensure compliance. * Keep strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals, and equipment used in the laboratory. * Clean, sterilize, and organize lab spaces and equipment; properly handle and dispose of waste. * Perform data entry, recordkeeping, and update safety data sheets as required. * Operate and troubleshoot advanced lab instruments (e.g., chromatography systems, balances, centrifuges). * Develop, revise, and implement SOPs to improve extraction and production processes. * Execute daily operations related to workflow, extraction, analysis, production quotas, and deadlines. * Process concentrates and extracts using advanced extraction techniques and equipment. * Ensure all operations comply with state and federal regulations, licensing requirements, and company policies. * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. * Support general lab operations and perform other duties as assigned. * Participate in professional development through research, training, and industry engagement. * Comply with company HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure. • Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biology, physics, or environmental science; or 5+years’ experience in commercial-scale cannabinoid extraction or compound specific laboratory practices; or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least five (5) years’ experience supervising laboratory technicians or staff employees in a commercial production environment. Knowledge of and hands on experience using extraction equipment and analytical equipment such as HPLC-UV/VIS, GC-MS, LC-MS, headspace auto sampler. Knowledge of and hands on experience with Supercritical Extraction and Spray Evaporation desired. Proficient in standard chemistry lab procedures, techniques, and scientific measurement methods. Experienced with laboratory equipment, apparatus, and instrumentation. Knowledge of health, safety, and hazardous material handling protocols in a lab environment. Familiar with proper chemical storage, disposal, and waste management practices. Strong understanding of state and local medical marijuana laws and regulatory compliance.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to talk or hear. * Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * Occasionally required to climb or balance, and taste or smell. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Regular exposure to laboratory environments including wet and/or humid conditions and varying temperatures. * Sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts. * Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. * Noise level in the work environment is usually loud. • Awareness that this position may involve exposure to cannabis, cannabis odors, and cannabis smoke, a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law., • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth, perception, and ability to adjust focus.Benefit, • Health, dental, vision insurance offered, • Paid time off, including major holidays, • Sick Time, • 401k retirement plan, • Employee discount, • Early access to your wages ahead of payday, • Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance Yj5qaDVRMn

Job Description Position Purpose and Objectives The Analytical Chemist job duties consist of the technical aspects of the department in support of directions from the QC Analytical Lab Supervisor and the Quality Operations Manager. He/She is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance to FDA Guidelines (DSHEA), customer requirements, and departmental function. The primary responsibility is to develop and validate analytical methods for various dietary finished product matrixes and train analysts and chemists. He/She will support analytical testing of incoming raw materials, in-process samples, stability, and finished goods within the QC Laboratory. Essential Job Functions • Coordinate the testing of raw materials and finished goods with outside labs when required, and allocate results of said testing to the necessary persons., • Develop and perform analytical methods based on adaptations of USP, AOAC, NSF, or other industrial resources., • Write SOPs and methods to meet cGMP’s and GLP., • Validate and qualify laboratory methods including writing of protocols and reports., • Train chemists and analysts on laboratory methods & procedures when requested., • Assist and supervise incoming raw materials and finished product analytical analysis., • Perform daily testing of incoming samples using wet chemical and instrumental techniques, as needed., • Maintain and record analytical data within prescribed notebooks., • Compile analytical testing data and issue testing justification documentation., • Compile lab results and issue completed worksheets for final review., • Prepare various laboratory reagents as required for daily operations., • Order and stock all lab supplies required for operation while keeping cost down through effective sourcing and purchasing., • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all QC logbooks and binders., • Provide peer review of other chemists’ work as needed., • Ensure that the QC lab is kept in good repair., • Communicate issues and non-conformances to the QC Analytical Lab Supervisor and Quality Operations Manager immediately., • Conduct Lab Investigations for all unexpected results. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required • Must be Proficient in PC functions, (WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, POWERPOINT, etc.) and Empower software., • Must be well organized and detail oriented., • Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills., • Be familiar with and demonstrate excellent advanced laboratory problem solving skills., • Must be experienced in advanced laboratory testing methods., • Must be knowledgeable in HPLC configuration including column designs, flow rates, reagent variabilities, wavelengths, and detectors., • Must be knowledgeable in solubility factors, oil products, water-based products, and oil/water emulsions and the impacts to testing formulations of these designs., • Must demonstrate Good Laboratory Practice in completing daily work assignments., • Competent in performing mathematical and scientific calculations as they relate to job function. Communication and management skills., • Ability to manage, carry out, and prioritize analytical functions., • Ability to see areas that need improvement and to address them. Supervisory Responsibility • Responsible for ensuring all requirements for Analytical functions are met., • Responsible for providing an evaluation of the technical performance of analytical chemists as requested. Working Conditions • Working functions are generally limited to the QC lab with some facility work at times. Minimum Qualifications • BS Degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, physical chemistry (or extensive analytical laboratory experience in lieu of degree) ., • 10 years previous laboratory experience., • Driven, intelligent, and motivated to succeed and improve., • Extensive Analytical (HPLC) analysis experience, • Excellent people skills, and ability to function under pressure. Success Factors • Driven and motivated., • Technical leadership., • Intelligent and displays aptitude., • Problem solving skills., • Detail oriented., • Self-motivated team player., • Well organized., • Willingness to cooperate and work with other departments. Benefits • Retirement plan 401(k) - 401(k) matching, • Dental, Vision, Health, Short/long term disability and Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Holiday

Job Description Job Title: Industrial Chemist (2nd Shift) Location: Davie, FL Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4:15 PM – 12:45 AM Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated Industrial Chemist to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing team on the 2nd shift. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical chemistry and experience working in a GMP-regulated environment. This role is responsible for performing chemical analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure quality and compliance. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: • Evaluate the chemical and physical properties of various substances using analytical techniques, • Perform routine chemical analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in compliance with GMP standards, • Follow pre-established protocols and SOPs to carry out lab functions accurately, • Audit raw data, results, and laboratory documentation for accuracy and completeness, • Calculate, interpret, and review test results; prepare reports and maintain detailed lab notebooks, • Conduct Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations per SOPs to ensure data integrity, • Operate, maintain, calibrate, and qualify laboratory instruments in assigned areas, • Assist with method development and protocol execution with minimal supervision, • Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and company policiesQualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field, • 1–3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or analytical lab setting, • Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred), • Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV, and IR, • Solid understanding of GMP regulations and quality systems

Job Description Earth Smart Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to collect, identify, and package/lab pack various hazardous/non-hazardous waste and transport in accordance with EPA and DOT regulations. Other essential functions and responsibilities include: • Maintain knowledge and training of job aspects, • Undertake responsibility and compliance of jobsite, • Manage services and ensure client/customer needs are met or exceeded BS Degreed science curriculum (Chemistry, Environmental, Biology or other with General and Organic Chemistry) or industry related experience Preferred / Not Required Lab packing experience Preferred/Not Required Class A or B CDL with HAZMAT Endorsement considered a plus but Not Required Ideal candidate will be able to lift 50 pounds Clean Driving Record Veterans Preference - encouraged to apply Compensation based on experience Company DescriptionEarth Smart Environmental Solutions (ES2) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides recycling, reuse and/or disposal of hazardous, universal, medical, pharmaceutical, non-hazardous, and solid waste while meeting or exceeding customer expectations for all of the United States. ES2 follows all local, state, and federal requirements and has maintained zero safety finding or notice of violations. ES2 is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.Earth Smart Environmental Solutions (ES2) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides recycling, reuse and/or disposal of hazardous, universal, medical, pharmaceutical, non-hazardous, and solid waste while meeting or exceeding customer expectations for all of the United States. ES2 follows all local, state, and federal requirements and has maintained zero safety finding or notice of violations. ES2 is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.