Cannabis Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Jobs

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Salary
$40,000 - $60,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Qualifications

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  • Quality control: 2 years (Required)

  • Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred)

  
  

Full Job Description

Cannabis Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager

Therapeutic Health Choice, LLC (THC) is a cannabis safety testing laboratory. It provides analytical chemistry and microbiology testing services for cannabis cultivators and processors as mandated by the state of Michigan. THC is a small, privately held company that provides access to a healthcare and 401(k) plan. It offers an exceptional work environment and long-term growth opportunities in an expanding market. If you work smart, play hard, and want to use your technical skills in a rapidly expanding laboratory sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential functions:

• Lead the quality and regulatory initiative to comply with State of Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs rules and ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Coordinate all quality assurance (QA) activities for the laboratory including: defining and maintaining QA objectives and targets, proficiency testing, interpreting regulatory requirements for the department, and applying consistent regulatory standards throughout the laboratory departments.
• Oversee performance improvement plans and identify, develop and implement strategies that result in improvement of best lab utilization practice.
• Perform internal inspections to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assist management with all client audits and regulatory agency inspections as well as formal responses to their findings/recommendations.
• Perform internal audits and review of systems and processes to ensure adherence to quality assurance plans. Prepare written audit reports and present management briefings within specified time periods.
• Investigate and take corrective action to resolve quality assurance and regulatory complaints or incidents.
• Recommend corrective actions to address non-conforming practices, which are identified in audits and inspections. Monitor implementation of corrective actions.
• Review and revise QA documents.
• Verify analytical and regulatory requirements as needed to ensure that quality assurance documents and SOP's are in compliance with current regulations.
• Review pertinent publications to stay abreast of the regulatory and quality developments within clinical lab industry.
• Develop SOP formats and maintain control of documents.
• Provide training to site employees in Inspection Readiness activities and regulatory guidelines; provide new employee orientation to quality management processes.
• Assure method validation protocols, validation repots, test methods, general lab protocols and standard operating procedures are reviewed and updated to assure regulatory compliance.
• Assure proper qualification, maintenance and calibration of lab equipment and on-line test instruments. Perform regular internal quality audits, recommend changes, and initiate corrective or preventive action when appropriate.
• Responsible for various laboratory support activities, including but not limited to, consumable and sample inventory, record-keeping, sample disposal, and cleaning.
• Responsible for hazardous material handling, safety, training, and waste removal.
• Completes routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment.
• Performs other tasks as specified by the manager/director.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

• Required: Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university.
• Required: Minimum of 3 years QA experience in a regulated laboratory. (CAP/CAP/ISO).
• Preferred: prior experience in a cannabis safety compliance facility.
• Preferred: OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hour course completion

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Superior computer and organizational skills. Must be strong MS-Office user.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new processes, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Leadership, results oriented, creative thinker, detail oriented, focused on continuous development, effective time-management skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary:

Language: English (Required)

Work authorization: United States (Required), must authorize and pass background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Quality control: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Company's website:

• thchoice.com

Work Remotely:

• No

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