Scientific Research Consultant

Scientific Research Consultant

 
A growing company in CA is looking for someone for this to support a patent application which they intend to file soon.  

• Expert in building mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy statistical models for plant compositional analysis. Expert user of Partial Least Squares (PLS) and/or Principal Component Analysis (PCA) statistical methods correlating primary analytical method results to MIR spectral features. Experienced in analyzing spectroscopic and chromatographic data including LC, GC-MS, MIR, NIR


• Relevant: 




• Mid-infrared spectroscopy statistical models for compositional analysis in complex mixtures, in process materials, or waste streams


• Use of Near Infrared (NIR) in any of the settings mentioned above




• Project: Create models for cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis plant and extract material using MIR. Estimate 50% time for one month. 25% time for 1Q


• Preferred experience with analysis on plant materials