Lab Operations Coordinator

Renew Cannabis Co.; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Group, Inc. is seeking a meticulous Lab Coordinator to manage scheduling and coordination of laboratory testing for R&D and compliance. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to oversee multiple lab requests simultaneously.

The ideal candidate will review requests from Production and Quality, coordinate with lab teams to schedule tests, allocate resources, and maintain thorough records. Compliance with protocols and timely execution are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a laboratory setting with 1 year in coordination or scheduling.
• Cannabis industry or highly regulated CPG/F&B experience favored.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with LIMS and scheduling software.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review testing requests from Production and Quality.
• Coordinate with lab teams to schedule tests and maintain a master calendar.
• Allocate resources including personnel and equipment efficiently.
• Serve as primary contact between departments and lab teams.
• Maintain records of requests, schedules, and results per policy.
• Monitor progress to meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Suggest improvements to scheduling and coordination processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

LIMS

Scheduling software

Detail-oriented

Deadline driven

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and organized Lab Coordinator to manage the scheduling and coordination of laboratory testing for both Research & Development (R&D) and Compliance purposes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple lab requests simultaneously. This role is crucial for ensuring that all R&D and compliance testing is scheduled, tracked, and executed in a timely manner, supporting the overall goals of the laboratory and the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Request Management: Receive and review testing requests from Production and Quality departments, ensuring all necessary information is included and accurate.
• Scheduling: Coordinate with multiple laboratory teams to schedule testing, balancing priorities and available resources. Create and maintain a detailed scheduling calendar to track all active and upcoming tests.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure that all required resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, are allocated efficiently. Address any resource constraints or conflicts that arise.
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between requesting departments and laboratory teams. Communicate testing schedules, status updates, and any changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all testing requests, schedules, and results. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Control: Monitor the progress of testing to ensure it meets quality standards and deadlines. Address any issues or delays promptly and elevate as necessary.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to scheduling and coordination processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in laboratory operations.
• Compliance: Ensure all testing activities comply with internal protocols and external regulatory requirements. Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and standards.
• Use required PPE per OSHA regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience:
• • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting, with at least 1 year in a coordination or scheduling role.
  • Experience in working in the cannabis industry, or alternatively, in a highly regulated CPG/F&B industry
• Skills:
• • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and scheduling software.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with laboratory testing procedures, quality control practices, and regulatory requirements related to R&D and compliance testing.

Education:

• High or GED required

Required:

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
• Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision, able to work independently and in a team environment
• This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week
• Flexible availability for work hours.
• Willingness to work weekends.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is to have the ability to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell; reach grasp while climbing on a step stool and/or ladder. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AAP/EEO Statement

GH Group, Inc. providesequal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.