Cannabis Medical Cannabis Extraction Lead Jobs

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for managing the daily operations of manufacturing activities of the Company. Responsible for managing the Extraction and Lab team in accordance with Virginia rules and regulations and standards set by Dharma Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Implements and maintains processes related to the purification of extracted cannabis oils and testing of final dosage forms derived from medical cannabis. The mission of the Company is to provide safe, natural relief to patients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia with wellness-driven products that empower the health of our customers. Responsible for managing the extraction and processing teams in accordance with Virginia rules and regulations and standards set by Dharma Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Provides support for all manufacturing employees, including scheduling, training, policy and procedure updates, industry news, and product information. Overall responsibility and accountability for the extraction and lab processing of safe, high quality cannabis plants and cannabis-based products.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Support and Management

• Responsible for managing extraction and lab/processing team with strategic direction, oversight of system-wide inventory control and development, and efficient manufacturing processes.

• Serves as a role model and resource for extraction and lab / processing team related to products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations.

• Trains and supervises all extraction staff and evaluates staff performance.

• Plans workload distribution, delegates tasks and create staff schedules to meet Company inventory management goals

• Oversees all extraction tasks and processes, ensures proper documentation of all applicable activities in accordance with the Virginia regulations and standards set by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and maintain inventory via RFID tracking for all cannabis seeds, plants, products and extracts to prevent diversion.

• Responds to all extraction and lab/processing staff and consultants’ questions, concerns, or suggestions and takes action when necessary to resolve conflicts.

• Responsible for delegating tasks to extraction and lab/processing staff and consultants to maintain a compliant and clean cultivation facility.

• Coordinates with the PIC/CPO and Compliance Officer to ensure accurate information is communicated to the extraction and lab/processing staff.

Extraction

• Manage all extraction activities of the Company for all products for patients.

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

Compliance / Quality Assurance

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

• Responsible for extraction team compliance of all applicable company policies, procedures, and patient protocols. Manage compliance with all current government regulations and professional standards respecting patient care.

• Evaluate quality control and quality assurance statistics and modifies SOPs, as needed.

Inventory Management and Control

• Leads continuous improvement in all and extraction and lab/processing protocols to maximize efficiencies to produce the most affordable product for patients.

Internal Product Analytic Testing

· Be responsible for daily duties related to analytic testing process of medical cannabis-based products.

· Management duties and responsibilities of additional chemists/technicians as company grows,

Independent Lab Testing

• Coordinate independent lab testing of all company oils and products as required by state regulation and Company procedures.

• Continuous improvement with independent lab testing companies for efficiencies and processes.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain appropriate records related to quality control and testing procedures and results.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Understanding of manufacturing processes in clean environments. Understanding of pharmaceutical compounding, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and clean lab environments. Understanding of Analytic Methods and Analytical Instruments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters or higher-level degree in Chemical Science or four years of additional 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 (i.e., lifting samples, moving lab equipment, and regular inventory).

• Physical requirements include standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 /year

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused

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