Cannabis jobs at Green Thumb Testing

GreenThumbTesting LLC, is a cannabis safety compliance testing company, has a new opening for a Laboratory Scientific Director in Lansing, Michigan. The facility will provide chemistry and microbiology testing services for cannabis cultivators and processors as mandated by the state of Michigan for cannabinoid potency, chemical residue, mycotoxins, residual solvents, terpenes, heavy metals, and microbial contamination.

The Lab Director is responsible for the planning and operational performance of the laboratory. The laboratory is new and will require some validation and verification of methods. The role oversees the day-to-day operations and ensures compliance standards for quality and safety. The Lab Director is accountable for knowing the following all state regulations, federal, company procedures, and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. In addition, the Lab Director is responsible for communication with other Laboratory Managers/Directors within the company to help support organizational and method growth throughout the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the analyst and technician team promoting a supportive environment that provides high productivity. This includes but not limited to hiring, coaching, and performance management, and employment status.
• Manage laboratory operations including validating assays, process evaluation, production flow, equipment maintenance requirements, and personnel scheduling and assignments.
• Ensures all practices are done within the state, ISO/IEC 17025, and company regulations and procedures.
• Maintain and understand analytical equipment (HPLC, LCMSMS, GC-FID, GC-MS, GC-MSMS, ICP-MS, thermocyclers, analytical balances, autoclaves, centrifuge, sonicator, biological safety cabinets, fume hoods, etc.)
• Providing a safe work environment that has identified potential hazards and provide mitigation.
• Financial stability of the laboratory. This includes managing operational expenses, labor, supplies. Etc
• Review of testing data and final accumulation of data for certificate of analysis reporting.
• Partners with the Quality Assurance to assure method and SOP compliance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to lift 35lbs.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to walk and bend down.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Good eye/hand coordination and dexterity.

Direct Reporting

• Works with ownership, compliance manager, and other laboratory managers/directors to create a cohesive appropriate to the success of GreenThumbTesting LLC

Education and Experience:

· Required: A doctoral degree in laboratory science and 2 years of post-degree laboratory experience OR master’s degree in laboratory science with 4 years of post-degree laboratory experience

· Required: 2+ years of production laboratory experience

· Required knowledge of instrumentation and common laboratory practices

· Cannabis experience preferred

Other:

· Able to pass a level 2 background check.

· GreenThumbTesting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer- All qualified applicants will receive consider for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lansing, MI 48906: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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