Laboratory Analyst

Laboratory Analyst

We are hiring a Laboratory Analyst for our Aurora, CO production facility!

As a Quality Control Laboratory Analyst, you will apply validated methods and work instructions to perform routine analyses and technical activities, ensuring that raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products are analyzed and monitored appropriately.

Your day-to-day:

• Ensure compliance with PMI standards, legal requirements, and environmental, health, safety, and sustainability guidelines.
• Promote a proactive, safety-first culture using preventive and predictive approaches.
• Perform physical, chemical, and microbiological testing of raw materials, tobacco, semi-finished, and finished products according to approved procedures and methods.
• Maintain the integrity and timely reporting of results within the laboratory management system and support certificate of analysis generation.
• Review and release testing results completed by other laboratory personnel.
• Support method validation, method transfers, and ISO 17025 accreditation activities.
• Participate in the creation and review of procedures, work instructions, and quality documents.
• Operate, verify, and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with PMI and ISO requirements.
• Maintain laboratory logbooks and records in compliance with QMS requirements.
• Investigate out-of-specification results, resolve deviations, and contribute to corrective actions using problem-solving tools.
• Provide timely and accurate information regarding products and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with QMS requirements and ISO 17025 standards.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific field with 5+ years of laboratory experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Experience in quality and laboratory environments within the tobacco, food, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
• Strong experience with HPLC, GCMS, Agilent software, and LabVantage LIMS.
• Advanced knowledge of quality tools, root cause analysis, analytical methods, and statistical techniques.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 standards; experience in FDA-regulated industries is a plus.

Hourly Rate: Starting at $30/hour

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
FSA and HSA options
401(k) with employer contributions and 6% match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Paid parental leave
Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Optional supplemental insurance for employees and dependents