Cannabis Lab Director - Lead, Optimize & Scale

Vangst; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Negotiable salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading cannabis hiring platform is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to oversee operations at their New York testing facility. The role involves managing a team for efficient testing processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving improvements in lab efficiency. Candidates should have extensive experience in lab management and cannabis safety testing, with strong leadership skills and a background in optimizing lab operations. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to shape the testing facility's growth and success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience running a production lab, preferably with ISO 17025 certification.
• 3+ years of cannabis laboratory management experience.
• Strong experience in cannabis safety testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team ensuring efficient sample preparation and analysis.
• Build and improve systems for a profitable lab.
• Manage equipment operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Management of lab operations

Cannabis safety testing

Budgeting and cost management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Science or Chemistry

Tools

Agilent instrumentation

HPLC

GC Triple Quad

Job description

A leading cannabis hiring platform is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to oversee operations at their New York testing facility. The role involves managing a team for efficient testing processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving improvements in lab efficiency. Candidates should have extensive experience in lab management and cannabis safety testing, with strong leadership skills and a background in optimizing lab operations. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to shape the testing facility's growth and success.