Cannabis Laboratory Processing Manager Jobs

Join the East Coast’s premier Industrial Hemp derived cannabinoid ingredients manufacturer. North Carolina is quickly becoming the center of Industrial Hemp cultivation and processing and Avient Biosciences is leading the way. Our mission is to make cannabis health available to everyone by providing safe, consistent and effective cGMP cannabinoid ingredients of the highest quality to retail product manufacturers everywhere.

As the Laboratory Production Manager, you will work closely with the Operations Director and the processing team to refine hemp oil into distilled and isolated products in our labs. Responsibilities include management of the processing team using cGMP methodology in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and support production employee team.

• Manage extraction and post processing lab team with strategic direction, oversight of system-wide inventory control and development, and efficient manufacturing processes.

• Active leader, education and information resource for extraction and post processing team(s) related to products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations.

• Train and supervise all extraction and post processing lab staff and evaluate staff performance.

• Delegate work and task responsibilities and create staff schedules to meet Company production and inventory management goals.

• Oversee extraction and post process lab tasks, ensure proper documentation of all applicable activities in accordance with cGMP requirements.

• Track and maintain inventory of all raw materials, solvents, manufacturing supplies, finished products and packaged goods.

• Respond to all extraction and post processing lab staff questions, concerns and suggestions and take action when necessary to resolve conflicts.

• Responsible for delegating sanitation and cleaning tasks to extraction and post processing lab staff to maintain GMP and ISO compliance.

• Responsible for quality control of all products produced and distributed by the Company.

• Assist with development and implementation of quality improvement programs to meet the Company standards.

• Responsible for manufacturing team compliance of all applicable company policies, SOPs and all current government regulations and professional standards.

• Understand and follow all safety protocols.

• Evaluate quality control and quality assurance statistics and work with management to modify SOPs as needed.

• Lead continuous improvement in all extraction and post processing protocols to maximize efficiencies to produce the most affordable product for clients.

• Responsible for daily duties related to in house analytical testing of in-process material.

• Coordinate independent lab testing of all raw materials, and finished products as required by state regulation and Company procedures.

• Oversight of independent lab testing companies to design greater efficiencies and accuracy in processes.

Education / Qualifications:

• Masters or higher-level degree in the Sciences with 4 years of GMP experience or undergraduate degree in the Sciences with eight years of GMP experience.
• Experience with analytical processes, botanical or biologic processes preferred.
• Familiarity with quality control, policy and procedure and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing cGMP manufacturing at scale.
• Awareness of high-tech pharmaceutical manufacturing or pharmaceutical processing.
• 2+ years’ experience in related manufacturing leadership role.
• The ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time if necessary (i.e., lifting samples, moving lab equipment, etc.).
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Honest, Trustworthy, articulate and must possess excellent communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable, promoting an atmosphere of teamwork, enthusiasm and positive work ethic.

Technological Skills:

• Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email.
• Understanding and operational knowledge of complex laboratory equipment and processes.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Complete and pass rigorous GMP compliance training and continuing education of the same.

• Complete familiarity with scientific principles and laboratory terminology.
• Read and follow manuals for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
• Understanding and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the cannabis industry, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees.
• Highly detail oriented and organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and dependability toward assigned tasks and duties.
• Strong ethics and sound judgment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a thorough internal and external background check.

Full-time Position

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday and some weekend work required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year

Experience:

• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice): 4 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Location:

• Wilson, NC (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

This Job Is:

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

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