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PharmaCann, one of the nation’s leading cannabis companies, is changing the way people view cannabis. Be a part of the team shaping the future of this booming industry, where our people, our reputation and our standards matter. With a strong foundation and dynamic growth plan, opportunities to join our team abound in this fast-paced environment. Are you ready to join the movement?

We’re grounded and growing. Based in Chicago, PharmaCann operates twelve dispensaries and four production facilities across multiple states including New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland and Ohio with licensing secured in the Midwest and on the east coast. For more information about our company, please visit pharmacann.com. 

PharmaCann is seeking a Research and Development Scientist to join our expanding R&D team in Hamptonburgh, NY who will assist in developing the final product formulation, process procedures and packaging of cannabis based dosage forms.

Duties and responsibilities 

●    Conducting experimental design and execution of lab scale, pilot scale developmental batches to support the final formulation and processes for cannabis based dosage forms including capsules, tablets, oral liquids, concentrates, topicals etc. 
●    Evaluation and selection of active, inactive raw materials and packaging components for various products.
●    Formulate laboratory test batches to support product development, regulatory submissions and analytical method development.
●    Development of research scale dosage forms, and scale up manufacturing dosage forms and processes. 
●    Perform technology transfer of developed processes and procedures to scale up activities in Hamptonburgh and other PharmaCann locations. 
●    Participate in activities leading to Technical Transfer, process validation and commercial production troubleshooting.
●    Clearly document all data generated and report all research work performed - includes creation and documentation of study and experimental protocol, development of experimental process, identification and corrections of developmental and manufacturing issues/problems/ observations and writing formulation development reports. 
●    Prepare and update daily, monthly report and Drug Development Plan on experimental activities and results. 
●    Conduct in-process and finished dosage form product testing in conjunction with the Analytical chemistry team. 
●    Assist in the general operation of the R & D formulation laboratory, including maintenance of SOP’s, training and equipment validation or maintenance, lab supplies, R&D raw materials, equipment set-up and cleaning
●    Individual should have familiarity with pharmaceutical unit operations and equipment; blending, encapsulation, tablet compression and coating etc.
●    Additional responsibilities can also be assigned to support business needs.

Additional duties include:
●    Performing his/her duties in a safe manner and environment while adhering to all governmental regulations for this industry. 
●    Ensuring 100% compliance and accuracy involving all product tracking, product security, and product movement procedures.
●    Continually strive and work with the Production Team to improve PharmaCann’s processes for improved patient safety, quality, and efficient manufacturing
●    Carrying out all duties described above in an efficient manner that also complies with all GMP’s, OSHA regulations, PharmaCann SOP’s and all applicable required procedures.

The successful candidate will hold a MS degree in Pharmaceutics, Chemical or Life Science with a minimum of 5 years related experience in pharmaceutical dosage form development or a BS degree with 10 years related experience or an equivalent amount of relevant work experience in a related industry (15 plus years).

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

PharmaCann, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics. We value diversity, military service, and law enforcement experience. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits are available.