Cannabis Analyst Assistant Jobs

Initial Posting Date:
11/10/2022
Application Deadline:
11/21/2022
Agency:
Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission
Salary Range:
$3,885 - $5,932
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Operations & Policy Analyst 1 (Liquor Licensing Technical Assistant)
Job Description:
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is looking to fill one Operations and Policy Analyst 1 (Liquor Licensing Technical Assistant) position in our Licensing Division located at 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland, OR.
We are posting this as an internal and external recruitment opportunity. Individuals who currently work for the OLCC will be given preference during the application process.
Who are we?
The OLCC is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, the production and sale of recreational marijuana, the tracking of Oregon Health Authority medical marijuana, and the tracking of industrial hemp products sold in OLCC retail stores. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs; the Distilled Spirits Program, the Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. The OLCC’s Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol and marijuana industry such as manufacturers, bars, restaurants, retail outlets, grocery and convenience stores.
What will you do?
Provide support for process and systems improvements for Liquor Licensing Unit. Works with technicians, policy analysts and management on the identification, development, and implementation of processes, procedures, policies, training materials and/or software/data system troubleshooting to continue to support implementation of continuous improvements within the unit. This also includes the creation and review of quality control processes and internal audits of workflow. The Liquor Licensing Technical Assistant provides direct support to technicians, licensing manager, licensing director and licensing staff to ensure overall success in program implementation.
Here are some of the essential duties you will perform:
Review Liquor Licensing Program processes, procedures and results for compliance with existing state regulations, city and county ordinances, program goals, and effectiveness in meeting customer (i.e. applicants’ and licensees’) needs by reviewing and documenting current and proposed changes in policy or rules to determine how they will affect customers and liquor licensing staff.
Evaluate and propose potential solutions/practices to existing and new systems and workflow to maintain the proper functioning of the liquor licensing unit and to help reach key performance measure goals of the liquor licensing unit by reviewing database dashboards and reports.
Review closed license application files for accuracy based on the alcohol licensing review rubric. Perform quality control reviews on all alcohol license types – annual licenses, renewals, permits, special events – following guidance outlined by the Alcohol Licensing division.
Reviews criterion reports submitted by licensing investigators for completeness, accuracy and consistency before they are reviewed by the manager and Alcohol Licensing Technician.
Create presentations, write and edit reports, standard operating procedures, criterion reports, and/or other materials that support the goals and priorities of the liquor licensing unit.
Draft and provide input on internal and/or external meeting notes, manuals, forms, standard operating procedures, and/or other documents by working closely with technicians, lead worker and management to meet the needs of the agency.
Develop a system to log and track criterion reports; keep a report library; work with investigators on fact finding as related to denial criteria.
Train liquor licensing staff on how to use licensing systems, the impacts of new policies and rules, and new process to ensure accuracy, consistent work product and timeliness for all liquor licensing processes.
Updates Liquor Licensing documents, both internal and public-facing documents, and website content; coordinates Compliance Technicians and communications on distribution and message development.
Through data review and research, identifies potential operational problems and recommends solutions with Liquor Licensing processes and systems. Tracks issues and potential solutions.
Solicits information from staff across integrated Liquor and Marijuana work units to help coordinate and prioritize improvements. Translates business processing concepts into Liquor Licensing Program documents usable by OLCC staff and external stakeholders as well as general public.
Evaluate administrative rules or new rules based on statute or changes in legislation and document changes and impacts to liquor licensing.
In coordination with liquor licensing subject specialists, locates information and provides answers to questions from legislators and the public.
Maintains excellent customer service with staff and management within the liquor licensing unit, across all departments of the OLCC and external stakeholders.
What do you need to qualify?
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills;
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
How to Apply:

• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon Employee) –Apply through your employee
  Workday
  account. In the Worklet, Click on the Career application link, View Internal-Find Jobs, Find the position and select Apply.
• External Applicants: Please visit the
  State of Oregon job opportunities web-page
  to submit your application for the position
• All Applicants: Attach a resume
• All Applicants: Attach college transcripts when needed to show qualifications
• Note: If you don’t attach the required documents or complete the work experience portion of in your Workday profile, your application will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

How are candidates selected?
The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are really important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Want to Know More? Here’s some additional information:

• Telework: After an initial training period, this position is eligible for a flexible hybrid remote work schedule. The position is based at our HQ Portland office and you will be required to come into the office on an as-needed basis. Telework is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state’s
  Work Reimaged
  website for more information.
• The salary listed is the Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying base salary range of an Operations and Policy Analyst 1 (AL-C0870-AA). If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the 6.95% increase.
• This position will be represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Union, Local 2505
• This position serves a six month trial service period
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Driving: The person in this position may drive a State of Oregon vehicle. We require drivers to hold a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record in order to drive.
• Background: OLCC will conduct a personal background investigation prior to hiring. This includes a computerized criminal history check, fingerprinting and CJIS Clearance approval by the Oregon State Police. Adverse background and security check results may be grounds for disqualification.

What we offer:

• A competitive benefits package
• Paid sick and vacation leave, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year.
• Part of a small-medium state agency where you can get to know your co-workers
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Helpful Tips:

• Be sure to attach a resume
• Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application & resume. Please be sure you complete your online Workday application
• Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity
• This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed
• Workday performs best in Google Chrome
• Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume. Drag and drop the resume into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that required documents didn't attach to your application, please email a copy to the recruiter. Unfortunately we will not be able to upload resumes after the recruitment period closes.

Veteran's Preference:
OLCC provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here:
https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx
. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those once you’ve submitted your application via a pop-up with a veterans’ preference questionnaire. Please check your workday account email regularly for notices to send documents.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance, please contact OLCC HR Recruiter, Corie Shelley by email at [email protected].
THE OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORK FORCE DIVERSITY

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Laboratory Assistant Lead Analyst

Full-Time

Reports to Laboratory Lead Analyst

Company Overview

Green Valley Analytics is seeking a state license as an independent testing lab in Massachusetts, providing accurate analytical testing for licensed cannabis cultivators and manufacturers. Green Valley is an innovative company that values quality, timely and accurate results. Company atmosphere and employee satisfaction are also priorities of the company’s ownership.

The company will perform extensive testing on all cannabis products to ensure all products sold in Massachusetts are safe and follow the state’s Cannabis Control Commission’s regulations. This is an exceptional career opportunity to join us as we build a dynamic team to compete in a rapidly growing industry.

Educations & Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in science (minimum)

· Two or more years of laboratory experience (preferred)

· Cannabis testing experience (preferred)

· ISO-17025 experience (preferred)

· Experience with Agilent LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC-DAD, or ICP-MS instrumentation and software (preferred, but not necessary)

Responsibilities

· Support laboratory by performing analytical analysis and sample extraction techniques as per laboratory SOPs

· Assist Chemists with analytical methodologies

· Assist to optimize workflow and processes

· Help maintain laboratory equipment and consumable inventory

· Operate equipment such as GC-MS, HPLC-DAD, and LC-MS/MS

· Perform quality checks utilizing validated analytical methods

· Support equipment maintenance

· Follow all written SOPs

· Follow all ISO accredited standards and support renewal efforts

· Follow all safety procedures

Skills & Competencies

· Self-motivated, self-starter with a strong work ethic

· Highly ethical

· Agile individual with the ability to adapt to an evolving industry

· Effective communicator

· Proficient with technology and computers

· Ability to multitask and prioritize projects efficiently

· Maintain a clean and efficient laboratory work environment

· Thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts well to change

· Has experience working in a high throughput lab environment

Requirements

· At least 21 years of age

· Must be able to pass a background check as required by 105 CRM 725.000 and must not have been convicted of an excluded felony offense as defined in 105 CRM 725.030

Green Valley Analytics is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Basic Function:

Incumbent is responsible for the analysis accounting and other fiscal documents from licenses and prospective licenses. Will also be responsible for monitoring two budgets allocated by the Seneca Nation. Functions of this role will be to support ongoing business activities by providing costing support, analyzing financial data and subsequently providing guidance in order to reduce costs and maximize profitability. Provides administrative support to the Director/Executive Director and staff.

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Associates Degree Accounting or Business Administration with 2 years financial accounting experience (GAAP), or combination of education and experience. Must possess thorough working knowledge of spreadsheet application, accounting software, budget preparation and analysis. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Read and understand legislation and regulations. Strong organizational and planning skills. Mastery of MS Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC applications. Able to type 50+ words a minute. Able to physically lift at least 30 lbs. Strong Customer Service skills. Experience in the cannabis industry and familiarity with practices and professional standards. Must have a valid NYS drivers license. Must be able to travel locally. Must be 21 years of age or older to work within the Cannabis Industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.93 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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OK Compliance Testing Lab is actively seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their growing team in the Booming Cannabis Market of Oklahoma. OKCTL is Oklahoma’s Largest Cannabis Testing Laboratory. The ideal candidate would be Detail Oriented with prior Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas
• Prepare lab work areas for upcoming processing
• Performing basic laboratory functions under direct supervision in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Upload sample information and images in Laboratory Information System
• Perform Common Extraction.
• Gather basic data and information on samples.
• Use 3rd party validated instruments and subjects to gather results (non-complex analysis only)
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively work, problem solve, and communicate with multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety guidelines
• Strong agility, engagement, and flexibility in an ever-changing environment.
• Must have a high school diploma, college degree preferred, not required.
• Successful passing of OSBI background check
• Cannabis laboratory experience is preferred, but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tulsa, OK 74146: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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