Our client, a national cannabis cultivator, processor and dispensary operator, is dedicated to providing dignified access to safe and effective cannabis nationwide while giving back to the communities in which we serve. As a vertically integrated company, our client manufactures and sells a well-rounded suite of branded cannabis products including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals. We also own and operate a rapidly growing national chain of retail cannabis stores.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, our client has seven manufacturing facilities and 50 retail locations across seven highly regulated U.S. markets. Established in 2014, we employ more than 300 people and serve hundreds of thousands of patients and customers each year. We are stoked to have been named a Best Workplace 2018 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced, production-focused Lab Manager for our Carson City Processing Center, opening Late Summer 2018. The Lab Manager directs, manages, motivates and provides administrative support to the activities and operations of the lab department. This individual manages internal resources, develops/reviews standard operating procedures, and ensures product meets patient expectations. The Lab Director also participates in the training, development and education of production facility staff members and supervises all Marijuana Infused Products (MIPs) lab staff.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the processing team safely and efficiently meets the production demand quantity and quality for retail locations.
- Maintain accountability of all raw materials, finished products and by-products.
- Oversee procurement of necessary supplies and equipment, and ensuring optimum levels of inventory that meet quality standards are maintained.
- Exercise authority and discretion concerning operational issues.
- Participates in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance the company’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives
- Assigns work to the processing team, including:
- Inventory tracking of all processing material
- Maintaining, cleaning and servicing laboratory equipment as required by procedures and manufacturer specifications
- Maintaining open communication with management team and co-workers
- Manage, supervise, and direct the activities of assigned staff, and make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination, and advancement of team members.
- Assign staff work and monitor progress.
- Guide, train, and develop team members in the accomplishment of duties and goals.
- Work with General Manager to oversee daily lab processes, including:
- Supply ordering
- Inventory oversight and management
- Follow-up on product issues
- Extraction
- Packaging and labeling
- Document and continually develop changing internal processes for MIP department.
- Ensure all standards for processing procedures and laboratory protocols are followed by staff, including:
- Compliance with local and state regulations
- Adherence to quality control methods throughout entire process
- Documentation of laboratory standards
- Documentation of research and manufacturing methods for future reference
- Oversee and manage inventory tracking systems.
- Continually review current system for operational efficiency and update processes as necessary.
- Respond to emergencies at any time.
- Review training procedures and seek continued education to ensure delivery on all job functions.
- Follow safety programs and protocols and provide updates as necessary.
- Manage inspections by governing agencies.
- Conduct studies, identify problems, recommend alternatives, and implement solutions in coordination with the General Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Horticulture, Food Science, Plant Science, or related field
- 3-5 years of previous lab management experience
- Cannabis experience, preferred
Additional Requirements
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Must possess valid driver’s license or state ID.
- Must pass all required background checks.
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
- Ability to use standard lab equipment: vacuum oven, hotplate, extractor, etc.
- Knowledge of and ability to run a closed loop extractor.
- Ability to work effectively with team members, management, customers, governmental agencies, community members and the general public.
- Compliance with and enforcement of typical laboratory standards.
- Understanding and enforcement of OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
- Ability to research, evaluate and adapt to new methods, compliance updates and techniques for operational improvement.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance).
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year
Experience:
- cannabis extraction: 3 years
- lab management: 3 years
Education: