JOB SUMMARY: 
The Laboratory Director is a key collaborative member that provides leadership and supports the company philosophy and organizational goals. This position requires strong technical, organizational, and communication skills. We are looking for an experienced Laboratory Director with proven expertise in operating and maintaining analytical chemistry testing instruments (LC-QQQ, GC-QQQ, GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, qPCR, and HPLC), regulatory compliance and laboratory management.

This position is responsible for daily operations in the laboratory department including all laboratory personnel; scientific methods performed; instrument operation, calibration, and maintenance; data management; validation and reporting; maintaining testing facility licensing requirements; proficiency testing; and ISO 17025 accreditation. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for daily maintenance, calibration, and operation of laboratory instrumentation and instrumentation software
• Responsible for the validation and reporting of COA’s within company’s timelines, overseeing and managing laboratory budgets and optimizing expenses, managing and performing all laboratory testing
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory accreditations and licensing requirements and maintains all required records for operations, licensing, and accreditations
• Develops and ensures compliance with company and state policies, standard operating procedures, and test methods
• Responsible for developing and maintaining Laboratory policy and procedure manuals, quality procedures, operating procedures (SOPS;s), written workflows, equipment specific requirements, trainings, auditing all written documents and workflows and implementing new systems and procedures as needed
• Supervises laboratory staff schedules and trains laboratory staff
• Ensures compliance with instrumentation maintenance, including warranties, and schedule/manage preventative maintenance
• Oversee the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS-Promium Element) and general records management
• Responsible for onboarding of new accreditation and testing requirements, researching new test methods and improving test efficiency, and complying with company policies and procedures
• Ensure company standards for quality and turn-around times for testing services.
• Addresses issues and makes timely, responsible, transparent, and sound decisions
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all appropriate situations
• Provide appropriate laboratory resources and support to ensure that the workforce can meet current and future business needs.
• Responsible for creating a positive work environment that fosters strong team member engagement and respect in the workplace.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of rule changes to ensure science department company with all state mandated testing rules and requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in biological, chemical, agricultural, environmental, or related sciences from an accredited college or university, plus at least 4 years of full-time practical experience in a Cannabis Testing Lab Required
• HPLC, GC, LC, MS, qPCR, and ICP experience required
• Microbiological experience (sterile technique, inoculation, DNA extraction from complex matrices, qPCR and troubleshooting) required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing
• Strong analytical ability
• Experience in laboratory information management systems, computer databases, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, manage others, and collaborate with remote lab personnel
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team and prioritize and meet deadlines

TOTAL COMPENSATION 

• Salary between $95-115k based on experience 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision 
• Future 401K
• Profit Sharing