Laboratory Manager/Director

Our client, a cannabis testing lab, has a need for a Lab Manager/Director to join their team and oversee daily activities of a laboratory facility. The ideal candidate for this role has experience providing leadership to a lab operations team performing chemical, microscopic and/or microbiological testing procedures.

Responsibilities

Ensure testing samples are properly received, organized and prepared for testing procedures

Ensure Laboratory testing is completed accurately and timely in accordance with all SOPs, and in compliance with federal/state/local regulations

Ensure test results and other data is delivered to customers in a timely and accurate manner

Perform and lead audits addressing items identified during audits/inspections

Review and update SOPs as needed

Perform initial troubleshooting of testing issues and inform technical experts of existing issues in a timely fashion

Ensure all QA/QC protocols are followed and verified

Manage employees that may include Lead Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Technicians, Drivers/Samplers and Administrative Assistants

Interview, hire, train, onboard, staffing/workplace planning, assigning and directing work, scheduling, evaluating performance, recognizing and rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving problems

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in chemistry or other science related major

Previous experience within a cannabis testing lab highly preferred

Ability to use a variety of lab equipment and instruments including incubators, scales/balances, pipettes, chromatography, PCR equipment and mass spectrometers

3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred