Cannabis Lab Manager — Growth, Compliance & Lab Ops

District Cannabis LLC.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance AD&D

401K

DCM Product/Merch Discounts

Paid Time Off

Competitive pay

Industry Discounts

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

District Cannabis LLC. is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee cannabis lab production, extraction, distillation, post-processing, and third-party testing. You will supervise technicians, manage WIP, and ensure compliance with state and company standards.

You will coordinate safety trainings, maintain inventory, and work with leadership to schedule strains and products for a full SKU set while upholding high quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Background check (Federal and State) required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related fields; Science or Engineering preferred.
• Management experience required.
• General lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab production activities including extraction, distillation, post processing, and third-party testing.
• Monitor and guide extraction technicians and equipment maintenance.
• Schedule and oversee WIP, including vape cartridges, capsules, and syringes.
• Coordinate third-party testing sample pickups.
• Maintain lab inventory of solvents, tools, and consumables.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of lab equipment.
• Schedule strains for extraction and products for post-processing to ensure available SKUs.
• Ensure lab spaces and equipment remain clean and compliant.
• Conduct regular safety trainings and SOP/PPE checks.
• Maintain records within Metrc and participate in inspections as needed.
• Communicate progress to General Manager and leadership.

Skills

Management experience

General lab experience

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related fields; Science or Engineering preferred

Job description

District Cannabis LLC. is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee cannabis lab production, extraction, distillation, post-processing, and third-party testing. You will supervise technicians, manage WIP, and ensure compliance with state and company standards.

You will coordinate safety trainings, maintain inventory, and work with leadership to schedule strains and products for a full SKU set while upholding high quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.