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Who we are:We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture. Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks. Our innovative work has received several industry awards: AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2023) - Selected as winner of the “Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year” award. Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada. AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2021) – Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award. Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges. Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges. One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.Who you are:You are an experienced analytical chemist or manufacturing quality chemical engineer with the drive to identify problems and roll your sleeves up to make improvements within both a lab and a manufacturing environment. You are the type of person that likes to draw the lines, rather than just coloring inside of them. You are looking to tackle new challenges in product performance and supply chain, while still using and expanding your skill set in analytical chemistry. You thrive when you’re solving complex technical problems and brainstorming creative solutions. You’re a highly organized “do-er” and a stickler for creating good processes, able to manage multiple conflicting priorities. You enjoy being a domain knowledge expert, making manufacturing decisions and communicating technical results with ease. You’re excited about the idea of maintaining and continually improving the quality and performance of Semios’ products, helping growers gain access to safe and effective alternatives to conventional pesticides.Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.What you will do:QUALITY CONTROL AND LAB MANAGEMENT Identify and address the operational needs of a chemical quality laboratory, including the scoping and maintenance of instrumentation, hardware, glassware, safety, and documentation. Perform quality control testing on manufacturing batches, including GC-FID and aerosol performance testing, approving batches for release. Analyze data and communicate clear recommendations related to chemical quality and manufacturing. Develop analytical methods and SOPs for new products, and expanded testing of historic products. Communicate with our third party contract research organization for tests beyond internal capacity, providing task based support and direction. Review technical documentation, protocols, and testing procedures including gas chromatography (GC-FID), NMR, and other physical chemistry analyses. Generate and maintain files of relevant QC information, including study plans, results, certificates of analysis, and methods. Develop and test new biopesticide chemical formulations and technologies. Provide mentorship and support to other chemistry team members. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE Develop and manage complex multi-year test plans that include in-lab and in-field product testing, drive multi-stakeholder project plans through to completion. Identify and brainstorm improvements to our chemical products and aerosol hardware (valves, actuators, spray technology), create testing plans, and drive these ideas to completion with manufacturing partners and internal teams. Collaborate with research, field service, and hardware quality teams in developing testing protocols for ensuring performance once our products hit the field. Coordinate testing of products in the field, perform statistical analysis on sampling, and present results of testing to inform product decisions. MANUFACTURING Be the source of knowledge on our products for our external vendors, collaborating with them to develop and enforce requirements for testing, specifications, and documentation. Drafting SOPs, setting specifications, and improving a quality pipeline for our raw materials, and end products. Approve manufacturing documentation and maintain appropriate batch records for production of our chemical products. This role is hybrid with an in person requirement 2-3 days per week in the lab and office in Vancouver and additionally as needed. Travel required internationally annually/biannually. Domestic travel required quarterly/biannually.RequirementsWe want you to succeed, so you will need: 5+ years experience working with analytical equipment 5+ years experience designing test plans 1-3 years experience managing multi stakeholder projects 1-3 years in manufacturing quality Experience using Gas Chromatography Experience in physical testing of hardware goods An entrepreneurial spirit with a proven track record of figuring out what needs to be done to make something better and taking the initiative to get it done Able to maintain detailed and highly organized documentation Able to communicate technical information and advocate on behalf of quality control data Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Nice to have: Bachelor's degree or Graduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Experience working with regulated products (pharmaceuticals, food, agricultural inputs) Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000 per yearPlease note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and experience, as well as business and organizational needs. BenefitsWhy this is the opportunity for you: Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production Opportunity to contribute and make an impact by working on meaningful projects Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in a collaborative and casual work environment Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance culture Multiple office locations, convenient via transit and bike paths Extended medical plan with a Health Spending Account with premiums paid by the company Group RRSP, which includes a 3% company paid match after one year of employment At Semios, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.