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Description:

Iron Sight Industries is an industrial hemp extraction and processing veteran-owned company. We’re looking for an experienced and highly talented Director of Laboratory Operations to join our founding team. The Director of Laboratory Operations will have a chance to own an equity stake alongside a world-class founding team as we get our industrial hemp extraction and processing site off the ground in Central Oregon. You would report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and play a key role as part of the executive team.

The Director of Laboratory Operations will be responsible for managing all aspects of our extraction laboratory, including processing hemp biomass, crude oil extraction, refined oil distillation, analysis, formulation, storage, and HS&E (health, safety and environmental).

The Director of Laboratory Operations will be responsible for the daily functions of the production and analytical laboratory departments including leading extraction, analytical testing, and post-processing operations. The Director of Laboratory Operations will lead, develop and manage both direct and indirect reports in intra and inter-departmental activities.

In this role, the Director of Laboratory Operations will also collaborate with the QA/QC team and key management in the achievement and maintenance of the company’s quality accreditations and certifications including, but not limited to, cGMP, ISO, SQF, and HAACP.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment, including ensuring the proper use, function, and ongoing maintenance of all related equipment, chemicals, and other consumables
• Assist in creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) that include compliance to cGMP, ISO-17025 standards, and other relevant authorities
• Assist in training every team member to follow all SOPs regarding equipment operation, product development, and lab safety
• Maintain thorough inventory records of all plant material, chemicals, WIP, lab consumables, and finished goods
• Ensure proper safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Ensure that all state and nationwide food-grade lab related credentials and standards are built into lab workflow, documentation, and other relevant areas
• Manage production planning and scheduling
• Provide frequent technical training and coaching for team members
• Develop and support new product/process introduction and development of the engineering change processes
• Evaluate and implement new processing, manufacturing, and analytical equipment
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, or career path advancement of employees
• Develop and implement a continuous improvement program with focused lab-related measurements
• Develop and implement operational key performance indicators (KPI’s) for cost, quality, safety, service, and employee development
• Lead weekly and monthly team meetings to review costs, quality, service, safety and employee development KPI's
• Work with cross-functional leaders to align and execute overall strategies
• Act as technical liaison to the sales department for new client/product development
• Develop annual operating budgets
• Develop 1 and 3-year strategic goals and objective plans

Requirements:

At least a Bachelor of Science in a science-related degree (Masters or Ph.D. preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of professional experience with at least 3 years industry scale expertise working with solvent-based extraction in a production environment such as hemp, cannabis, coffee, vegetable, or similar extraction techniques using good manufacturing practices (GMP).

Proficiency working with analytical equipment, some equipment may include HPLC, GC/MS, LCMS, qPCR, and ICP-MS.

Experience with various extraction methods as well as the purification, separation and isolation of specific compounds using technologies including but not limited to Flash and Prep chromatography.

• Ability to use statistical methods
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment; ideally with multiple daily shifts
• Working knowledge of laboratory processes
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, LIMS, and ERP system

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Willingness and ability to work in a startup environment
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to take feedback and balance temperament to be both serious and demanding when needed, as well as friendly and approachable toward all members of the team
• Leadership qualities; has an innate ability and desire to develop employees

Management Principles:

• Team empowerment, no leadership bottleneck
• Direct, honest, and open communication at all levels
• Loyalty to team, based on standards
• Excellence and continuous cycles of improvement
• Superior customer service

Iron Sight Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 to $120,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Industrial Extraction: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Other forms

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

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