Cannabis Scientific Director Jobs

Scientific Director - Reports to the CEO and President

Required Education, Expertise & Experience

The Scientific Director of a Cannabis testing facility must have earned:

a.) A doctorate degree in science from an accredited college or university and have at least 2 years of post-degree laboratory experience.

OR

b.) A master’s degree in science from an accredited college or university and have at least 4 years of post-degree laboratory experience or;

OR

c.) A bachelor’s degree in science from an accredited college or university and have at least 6 years of post-degree laboratory experience.

The Scientific Director should have pertinent experience in leading diverse laboratory staff in the development and/or execution of analytical capabilities in a controlled environment with State and/or Federal oversight and previously demonstrated successful ability to contribute in a team environment are essential. Familiar with HPLC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS, ICP-MS, qPCR, and other laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Managerial Responsibilities

The Scientific Director ensures that the laboratory achieves and maintains quality standards, reviews and approves all documents including SOPs, QMS policies and procedures that are issued to personnel in the laboratory prior to issue and ensure that the integrity of the quality management system (QMS) is maintained when changes to the QMS are planned and implemented. Make appropriate test method selection, and translate to SOP format with test method validation. Ensure adequate proficiency testing is scheduled, performed, and reported to the State and ISO-accrediting institution. Establish and maintain procedures to control all documents that form part of the QMS, both internally generated documents and/or from external sources, including regulations, standards, test and/or calibration methods as well as software, specifications, instructions, and manuals.

The Scientific Director must ensure that the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing are appropriate for clients under State requirements and comply with ISO-17025:2017 standards; that the physical and environmental conditions of the laboratory are adequate and appropriate for the testing performed, and safe for employees and that impartiality is maintained by all analytical staff. The Scientific Director is also responsible for ensuring that SOPs are followed by all analytical staff when performing tests and/or calibrations, planning tests, interpreting results, reporting results, and when developing, modifying, and validating new methods.

Required Qualifications and Training

The Scientific Director must be self-motivated, energetic and possess the ability to work in a diverse GLP laboratory environment under a QMS. The Director must possess a solid pedagogical and practical grasp of the scope of analytical testing under the purview of the laboratory. The Scientific Director must have previously demonstrated dynamic managerial and supervisory skills necessary to oversee a professional, accredited laboratory testing environment. Must be able to validate: HPLC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS, ICP-MS, qPCR

Specifically

• Grants the final approval of all Certificates of Analyses published by Lab

• Maintains ISO 17025 accreditation and compliance with State and local regulatory requirements, including quality checks and compliance of safety standards such as, but not limited to, OSHA, Fire Marshall and Police

• Oversees the Quality Assurance and Control Program

• Serves as the point of contact for all laboratory regulatory bodies

• Oversees all departments in the laboratory

• Oversees any and all generated laboratory data

• Maintains and oversees all laboratory-controlled documentation

• Oversees all laboratory staff training plans

• Monitors and maintains adherence to QMS

• Oversees and may create or validate methods in all areas of the laboratory

• Oversees any new laboratory practices, methodologies, and techniques

• Provides guidance to laboratory staff as needed

• Monitors CAPAs, OOS, failed tests, repeat tests. employee incidents, and client complaints for areas of improvement.

• May oversee and sign off on any laboratory documentation as needed

• May step in and perform any tasks assigned in the lab as needed

• Participates in staff training seminars as needed R&D

• Oversees and approves all R&D processes in the laboratory

• Participates in R&D processes as desired

This position requires the candidates to have up-to-date knowledge in the field of testing, statistical analysis skills, good concept of quantification, accuracy/variation, and organizational skills. Candidates must have the ability to work independently; have strong trouble-shooting, computer and record keeping, executive and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills

Candidates who have a broad scientific awareness of tangential discoveries and emerging analytical techniques, experience using LIMS, familiar with cGMP and GLP requirements, as well as working under a Quality Management System are favored.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay Commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 3 years (Required)
• CGMP: 3 years (Required)
• Laboratory information management systems: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Job description

Established cannabis analytical laboratory is looking for a Scientific/Laboratory Director to join our team.

We are looking for a dedicated individual with a positive and friendly attitude. This position will require someone who is a team player, professional, and comfortable working around cannabis. The Scientific Director is responsible for overseeing the technical operations of our lab and lab staff to ensure accurate and timely test results to our clients. The Scientific Director will apply his or her experience working with GCMS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) and LC (Liquid Chromatography) , microbiological analysis, and other chemistry methods to perform required tests while implementing and enforcing G.O.A.T. Labs standard operating procedures and quality assurance manual. The Scientific Director will meet regulatory and quality system requirements. Advises subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Implements and improves quality management programs and procedures. The Scientific Director will be responsible for ensuring that results and data meet established protocols, reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy, while maintaining the quality manual, and will have ownership of in-house SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) and document control responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Certify compliance with internal SOPs and quality systems
• Verify that test orders are completed in an accurate and in a timely manner
• Review and Release of finished client reports
• Perform internal audits of quality systems and SOPs
• Drive quality systems improvements by coordinating investigations and corrective actions with all applicable operating units
• Implement and develop quality control functions for all laboratory processes
• Evaluate current operational practices and recommend process improvements to ensure continued compliance to regulatory requirements and industry expectations
• Authoring and revision of SOPs
• Ownership of training documentation and DOCs (Determination of Capability) for laboratory employees, Direct laboratory workflow and set priorities for daily functioning
• Direct the technical personnel and scientific methods of the laboratory
• Develop analytical methods for chemistry-based, genetic, and microbiological and pesticide assays
• Ensure that the testing laboratory achieves, maintains, and improves as needed quality standards and appropriate laboratory accreditation.
• Offer consulting services as appropriate, including those for lab side hires
• Ensure that personnel are properly trained in quality procedures, operating procedures (SOP's) and instrumentation and equipment specific requirements.
• Compile and prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions as requested by executive management
• Maintain instrumentation and equipment and supply inventory, recommend purchases.
• Assist in formulating and implementing the short and long-range goals for laboratory; set priorities, assign responsibilities, and establish timetables
• Project future needs and formulate strategies consistent with projections.
• Plan and schedule work for the group to ensure proper distribution of assignments as well as adequate manning, space, and facilities for subsequent performance of duties.
• Represent the laboratory in technical interactions with the customer base and other labs
• Consult with clients and government regulators
• Coordinate with Administrative team to proactively respond to customer complaints and inquiries
• Implement solutions to quality problems through inspections, investigations, and audits
• Maintain quality checks on safety of laboratory, including biohazards and insure appropriate maintenance of the facility
• Encourage project/process designs that simplify compliance with quality requirements
• Comply with record keeping requirements
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties
• Full understanding and ability to efficiently carry out production protocols for all lab processes
• Update and maintain the Lab Safety Plan/Manual and the MSDS Manual
• Manage laboratory safety and ensures that the laboratory remains in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
• Ensures all reagents and supplies are available when needed
• Manage and update Chemical inventories and/or Risk Group Agent inventories
• Communicate and enforce laboratory safety rules to all lab personnel
• Mentor employees not following safety policies/procedures that have been established for the lab, and provide information to Administrative Director for corrective action implementation
• Schedule safety training for new lab users and retraining for lab users who need refresher training to include instrumentation and equipment training, safety training and/or lab safety plan reviews and ensure the training has been documented
• Guarantee that the laboratory is cleaned/sanitized and kept in an orderly manner
• Confirms all instrumentation and equipment is functioning properly and when Instrumentation and equipment is found to need maintenance/repair, the appropriate party shall be contacted for needed repair

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the chemical or microbiological sciences from a college or university accredited by a national or regional certifying authority with a minimum of six years of post-education laboratory experience
• Master's degree in the chemical or microbiological sciences from a college or university accredited by a national or regional certifying authority with a minimum of four years of post-education laboratory experience
• PHD in the chemical or microbiological sciences from a college or university accredited by a national or regional certifying authority with a minimum of two years of post-education laboratory experience
• Experience with the following instrumentation: HPLC, GCMS-Headspace
• Microbiological experience (plating, e.coli, salmonella)
• Mycotoxin experience (ELISA)
• Familiar with the local regulatory requirements specific to the lab and ensures compliance within those standards
• Broad knowledge of cannabis
• Demonstrate leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and drive employees to meet demands
• Experience in evaluating/troubleshoot processes, instrumentation and/or equipment failures
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to gather information and develop solutions
• Experience with method development.
• Experience auditing and technical report writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing· Detail-oriented
• Ability to clearly and concisely explain organizational goals and specific tasks to team members
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and collaborate with remote lab personnel
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision
• Cannabis Industry experience a plus
• Demonstrate effective delegation of tasks
• Ability to develop key performance indicators of staff members
• Effectively manage changing priorities and remain calm under pressure
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to demonstrate professional, positive attitude toward assigned tasks, projects and colleagues
• Accredited laboratory environment requires strict adherence to safety and Quality Assurance protocols
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: sufficient motor function to perform a variety of routine laboratory testing, move freely and safely from one location to another in the laboratory; sufficient upper body muscle coordination to collect appropriate clinical specimens safely and accurately; dexterity to manipulate tools, instruments, and small instrumentation and equipment, including keyboards or other data input tools in a manner consistent with standards of clinical laboratory practice; lift and move objects of at least 20 pounds.
• May be required to work with a variety of hazardous materials.
• This job may include some extended work hours or weekend work during harvest and other busy seasons.
• May require long periods of standing.
• Experience in computer database and Microsoft Office applications

COMPENSATION Depending on Experience

MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

401k Benefits available

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
We adhere to all Covid mandates as set forth by the State of Washington

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98665: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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SV Labs, LLC, a cannabis safety compliance testing company, has a new opening for a Laboratory Scientific Director in Pheonix, Arizonia. The facility will provide chemistry and microbiology testing services for cannabis cultivators and processors as mandated by the state of Arizonia Department of Health Services 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 in Pheonix, Arizonia 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.
• Client relationships including sales, consultations, sample turn around, and open availability for client communication.
• 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, payments from clients, 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 SV Labs, LLC.

Education and Experience:

Required: A doctoral degree in laboratory science OR master’s degree in laboratory science with 2 years of production laboratory OR bachelor’s degree within a laboratory science with at last 4 years in a production laboratory.

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.

SV Labs, LLC is a 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: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
SV Labs, LLC, a cannabis safety compliance testing company, has a new opening for a Laboratory Scientific Director in Pheonix, Arizonia. The facility will provide chemistry and microbiology testing services for cannabis cultivators and processors as mandat

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GCP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Managed care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Job details
Salary
$150,000 - $220,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's (Required)

  • Laboratory Experience: 10 years (Required)

  
  

Full Job Description

Veda Scientific is a new, hemp and cannabis R&D and compliance testing laboratory located in Lompoc, CA. We combine the latest technology with the best talent to support our clients in our common mission to propel the industry forward and unlock the possibilities found in the cannabis plant. The company is composed of experts in the fields of cannabis testing, plant physiology and chemistry as well as business process, HR, marketing and finance.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Scientific Director is primarily responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the laboratory, which includes its staff, equipment, instruments, supplies and samples received. The Scientific Director is additionally responsible for administering the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling to assist the President in the successful and efficient attainment of company goals while working alongside the Chief Science Officer (CSO). The Scientific Director is expected to perform bench duties whenever required to ensure that daily service goals are achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

• Works with the CSO and Technical Lab Director to evaluate equipment, develop testing methods and write standard operating procedures, methods development and validation procedures to meet regulatory requirements (CA-BCC) and best industry practices (i.e. AOAC, ICH etc.)
• Provides laboratory operational information, products, and services by establishing sample preparation protocols; developing and implementing analytical procedures; interpreting laboratory results.
• Works with leadership team to continue to attract and retain best in class laboratory personnel.
• Supports Veda's values of Engagement, Expertise, Consistency, Accountability and Responsiveness.
• Works with CSO & VP of Operations to create a continuing education program to enhance the skills and professional development of lab team members.
• Maintains laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying (calibration) instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by improving and updating procedures to check stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed supplies; place and expedite orders for supplies; oversee receipt of supplies and inventory
• Maintains laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; making operational or staffing adjustment.
• Maintains laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems; recommending improvements; establishing priorities; testing; writing and revising standard operating procedures; training employees; maintaining security and confidentiality.
• Working with the VP of Operations to ensure ISO 17025-2017 is on track and meets all quality directives
• Maintains laboratory staff by supervising the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of employees.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning tasks to employees and following up on work results.
• Monitors laboratory staff performance by evaluating and appraising
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Resolves problems by consulting with Chief Scientific Officer and/or President and laboratory staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Minimum of ten years of laboratory experience
• Minimum of four years in leadership roles
• Significant experience with some or all of the following pieces of equipment: HPLC, LC MS/MS, GC MS/MS, ICPMS, GCxGC, qPCR
• Experience managing complex projects and/or operations

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Experience with Agilent hardware and software
• Cannabis testing experience
• Additional education or certificates

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Lompoc, CA 93436 (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory Experience: 10 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

This Job Is:

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

Company's website:

• vedascientific.co

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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The Scientific Director will be responsible for method development, optimization, and validation, method transfers, data review, and calibrations for state mandated compliance testing of cannabis products. The Scientific Director will be responsible for analysis and troubleshooting for instruments including but not limited to: LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS,GC-FID, ICP-MS, and PCR.

At Cannalysis, people are core to our business and this role is fundamental to continuing our success and providing our customers with a best-in-class experience. We see this role as an excellent opportunity to be both a part of, and grow, a mission-driven team and to work/strategize directly to achieve operational excellence.

Who Are You?

• You are high on THC-A: Transparent, Hungry, Customer-Centric, All-In
• You are the Scientific Leader of the organization
• You value ethical science above all else
• You are unsatisfied with the status quo and strive for continuous improvement
• You are an analytical thinker and are energized by the idea of solving problems
• You love to work in a fast paced environment and keep a positive, can-do attitude
• You are able to quickly reprioritize as precedence changes

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Method development; partner with VP of Operations for additional R&D activities
• Optimize methods as needed to improve workflow, cost, and/or quality
• Lead efforts in validation of analytical methods for high throughput testing
• Provide scientific insight as needed to assist VP of Operations with decisions affecting lab and scientific methods
• Partner with Executive team to adjust lab direction if needed
• Write, edit, and publish scientific journals and white papers
• Perform data review and data analysis utilizing validated analytical methods as needed
• Demonstrate proficiency in software from major vendors like Agilent, Shimadzu and Sciex and serve as subject matter expert on instrument software
• Prioritize and perform Non-Standard Customer Requests
• Assist in training programs relating to analytical instrumentation and data analysis
• Serve as a mentor for Lab Techs, Sr. Lab Techs, and Specialists
• Partner with QC in maintaining SOPs and documentation required for compliance as needed
• Partner with QC in maintaining the laboratory for ISO/NELAC accreditation standards and future audits
• Communicate with Sales to address customer scientific concerns and questions
• Demonstrate ability to multitask and prioritize projects efficiently
• Maintain a safe, clean, well-organized, and efficient laboratory work environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• PhD degree in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Master’s degree in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university with at least 2 years work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university with at least 4 years work experience.
• Candidate must be familiar with analytical instrumentation: LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS,GC-FID, ICP-MS, and PCR. Candidates with LC-MS/MS or GC-MS/MS experience will be given preference.
• At least 2 year of experience in a high throughput production laboratory environment is preferred.
• Some knowledge of microbiology and sterile technique is beneficial.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

About Cannalysis

Cannalysis is disrupting the cannabis testing industry. In addition to our industry leading, validated scientific methodology, our approach to technology and automation drive a differentiated and improved customer experience and enable us to streamline and expedite the testing process for our customers.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• www.cannalysis.com

Work Remotely:

• No

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