Cannabis Director Extraction 2022gp05 Jobs

PA Options for Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in providing employment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our mission, through our clinical research partnerships, is to be Pennsylvania’s preferred provider of medical marijuana to qualified and approved patients by providing the highest quality products, with the greatest service, in a dignified and professional manner.

Our employees enjoy a fast-paced, business casual work environment, along with opportunities for development, and the challenge to make a difference.

Director of Extraction

Full time (exempt)

Commensurate with Experience

The Director of Extraction/Master Extractor is responsible to direct and lead extraction operations in a large-scale regulated, medical cannabis processing lab. This includes extracting cannabis through various methods and post-extraction processing to ensure quality oil and terpene supply for manufacturing product. The Director of Extraction/Master Extractor must possess a broad knowledge of systems integration, workplace optimization, compliance disciplines, employee allocation, and laboratory operations. This position will oversee production, quality assurance, operations, and a team including entry, journey, and advanced level experience.

Key responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, plan, organize, and maintain department production schedules while monitoring quality control to ensure high quality, repeatable, and accurate results.
• Design lab procedures to optimize production, costs, yield, and operational efficiency while reducing risk.
• While ensuring strict adherence to all PA Department of Health regulations, standards, and processes, develop new and improved products and formulations to position PAOFW products as a leader within the market.
• Coordinate with operations personnel to identify and address market opportunities and operational weaknesses.
• Identify and implement new technologies and methodologies to improve workflow, product development, and data quality.
• Partner with others, monitoring quality control, to ensure high quality, accurate results.
• Investigate all adverse events, errors, and complaints; document investigations and determine root cause.
• Ensure continuous development of the team’s knowledge relating to lab procedures and extraction methods including, but not limited to: quality control, safety awareness, knowledge of hazards, OSHA, Food Safety, and PAOFW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure strict compliance, including safety, environmental, and document control requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for all products and techniques developed; support the development, modification, and/or changes to company SOP’s.
• Periodically conduct audits during processing to ensure staff compliance with SOP’s.
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and open communication with all levels of staff.
• Manage and maintain the highest level of health, sanitation, and safety regulations as it relates to the processing, handling, and storage of all medical marijuana products.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Eight to ten years’ experience in a laboratory setting.
• Minimum four years’ management experience.
• Licensed medical marijuana manufacturing experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Advanced knowledge of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program regulations and regulatory compliance as a whole within the medical marijuana industry.
• Advanced knowledge, proficiency, and experience in extraction and filtration processes involved in the consistent production of high-quality oils and concentrates.
• Broad knowledge of scientific principles, theories, and technologies applicable to chemistry; demonstrated ability to create and interpret data.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and manage a team that includes members with entry, journey, and advanced level experience.
• Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to partner with others.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Emulate and demand high standards for compliance, quality, safety, and cleanliness.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information and a full job description visit https://paofw.com/career-page/. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter, along with compensation requirements, outlining how they meet the position requirements. This position will remain open until filled.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Please note the selected candidate must be at least 18 years of age with no felony convictions and will be required to submit to an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, and a pre-employment drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior experience working within the medical cannabis industry? If so, please detail.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Chemists: 8 years (Preferred)
• Laboratory experience: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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