Description
Senior Analytical Chemist for High Growth Flavor & Aroma Company!!
Are you seeking an opportunity to be an integral part of a high-growth, innovative company and industry? We are True Terpenes. We are the experts in flavor for cannabis and the industry’s most powerful resource for product innovation, GTM acceleration, ingredient safety, and regulatory readiness around the world.
The Senior Analytical Chemist is a core member of our Product Development team and plays a pivotal role in driving analytical innovation that powers True Terpenes’ cutting-edge research in cannabinoid, terpene, and formulation chemistry. In this role, you will develop, validate, and implement advanced analytical methods that deliver precise, data-driven insights to R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
Beyond compliance testing, you will help transform complex analytical data into actionable product and process improvements—accelerating product development cycles, ensuring exceptional product quality, and strengthening True Terpenes’ position as an industry leader in applied cannabis science.
We are on a fast-growth trajectory. This position is onsite at our state-of-the-art showcase facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, offered with a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity. The salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on experience, knowledge and skills. Salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.
What You Will Bring
Technical & Analytical Expertise
- Proficiency in developing and validating analytical methods using chromatographic and spectroscopic instrumentation (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-FID, ICP-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, etc.).
- Experience designing and executing method development, validation, and transfer studies.
- Strong familiarity with ICH, USP, ISO 17025, and/or cGxP guidelines.
- Ability to generate analytical insights supporting R&D, formulations, impurity profiling, and stability studies.
- Skilled in analytical software (ChemStation, MassHunter, Empower, etc.) with strong statistical interpretation.
Scientific & Cross-Functional Impact
- Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience performing root-cause investigations and resolving OOS/OOT events.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with Formulations, Quality, Regulatory, Production, and Manufacturing.
- Ability to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation while ensuring data integrity.
- Experience authoring SOPs and documentation aligned with ISO 17025 or GMP.
Innovation & Leadership Mindset
- Curiosity-driven approach with a passion for advancing analytical capabilities in cannabis chemistry.
- Ability to stay current with emerging technologies, literature, and evolving regulations.
- Experience mentoring laboratory personnel in advanced techniques and GMP documentation.
- Proven success in dynamic R&D environments with shifting priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in GMP-regulated or ISO-accredited labs.
- Hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation (2D-GC, GC×GC, NMR, DLS, viscometry, ICP-MS).
- Experience developing or transferring methods for botanical matrices or novel formulations.
- MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or related field with 5+ years of laboratory experience.
What Makes for Success at True Terpenes
- The Star of the Team Is the Team - Lift each other up to achieve great things.
- Let Purpose Fuel Your Work - Connect with your why and choose your path.
- Speak Up - Be courageous and move forward with curiosity and respect.
- Adapt with an Open Mind - Change is constant: keep moving.
- Continuous Improvement - Do your life’s best work, every day.
About True Terpenes
Operating out of Hillsboro, OR, True Terpenes are the experts in flavor for cannabis and the industry’s most powerful resource for product innovation and regulatory readiness.
Our focus is client success. Our R&D is focused on cannabis ingredient safety, innovative products, and novel applications to drive the industry forward and empower our clients.
- $8B products are powered by True Terpenes each year
- Industry-first toxicology program as adopted by ASTM's global standards
- 5,000 clients in 70 countries
- We’ve built an elite ecosystem of partners to accelerate product development and help the world’s most exciting cannabis brands grow their reach
With an unmatched commitment to quality and science-backed ingredient safety, we’re proud to partner with our clients to build a sustainable future for the cannabis industry.
As an employer, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work in Oregon and SW Washington by Portland Business Journal. We are founded on and operate by our core values:
- Help Our Clients Leap Tall Buildings
- Set the Bar High for Quality and Safety
- Seek Out Growth Relentlessly
EEO Statement
At True Terpenes, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. True Terpenes is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We Participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program
As part of our commitment to inclusive hiring practices, we participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. This federal program provides incentives for employers to hire individuals who may face barriers to employment, including veterans, long-term unemployed, and others. You may be asked to complete IRS Form 8850 as part of the hiring process to determine eligibility.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in method development and validation using chromatographic and spectroscopic instrumentation (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-FID, FTIR, UV-Vis, etc.).
- Strong familiarity with ICH, USP, ISO 17025, or cGxP guidelines.
- Experience in analytical research supporting R&D or formulation development within pharmaceuticals, natural products, or cannabis.
- Expertise in data analysis software (ChemStation, MassHunter, Empower, or equivalent) and statistical data interpretation.
- Proven ability to communicate complex analytical results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience within GMP-regulated or ISO-accredited laboratories.
- Hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation such as 2D-GC, GC×GC, NMR, DLS, viscometry, or ICP-MS.
- Prior leadership in cross-functional project teams or mentorship of laboratory personnel.
- Experience developing or transferring analytical methods for botanical matrices or novel formulations.
- MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or related field with 5+ years of analytical laboratory experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity and passion for innovation in cannabis chemistry.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced R&D environment where priorities evolve rapidly.
- Positive attitude and collaborative approach consistent with True Terpenes’ culture of teamwork and growth.
