Manager, Lab

Verano Holdings; South Chester (PA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano Holdings is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee a team in daily analysis, extraction, and formulation of cannabis recipes, extracts, and samples in our Pennsylvania location. Responsibilities include overseeing extraction and refinement processes, delegating benchwork, coordinating schedules, and maintaining high-purity standards in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and be able to register with the state's cannabis commission; starting salary is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or similar field required.
• 2+ years of management/supervisory experience in a regulated field that adheres to health and safety policies and procedures required.
• Expert in use of HPLC, Gas Chromatography
• Strong mathematical and technical abilities
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all processes in extraction and refinement of cannabis.
• Benchwork delegation and prioritization: Filtration, Activation, Rotovape, etc.
• Research and development – record data, refine products, and improve processes.
• Ensure QA/QC methods are being followed.
• Review lab supply inventory and submit order requests.
• Coordinate operations and schedules of personnel.
• Interview, hire, and train lab staff.
• Supervise the mixing of oils to ensure proper ratios are used.
• Review and verify calculations of Chemists and additional lab staff.
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce operational policies and procedures.
• Create and deliver weekly reports on key performance metrics.
• Implement and maintain appropriate quality control processes and procedures.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong mathematical abilities

Technical abilities

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry

Tools

HPLC

Gas Chromatography

Job description

The Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing their team in the daily analysis, extraction, and formulation of cannabis recipes, extracts, and samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all processes in extraction and refinement of cannabis.
• Benchwork delegation and prioritization:
  • Filtration
  • Activation
  • Rotovape, etc.
• Research and development – record data, refine products, and improve processes.
• Ensure QA/QC methods are being followed.
• Review lab supply inventory and submit order requests.
• Coordinate operations and schedules of personnel.
• Interview, hire, and train lab staff.
• Supervise the mixing of oils to ensure proper ratios are used.
• Review and verify calculations of Chemists and additional lab staff.
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce operational policies and procedures.
• Create and deliver weekly reports on key performance metrics.
• Implement and maintain appropriate quality control processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or similar field required.
• 2+ years of management/supervisory experience in a regulated field that adheres to health and safety policies and procedures required.
• Expert in use of HPLC, Gas Chromatography, and similar equipment.
• Strong mathematical and technical abilities.
• Detail Oriented
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 year(s) of management/supervisor experience preferred.
• Operations or performance improvement skill sets preferred.
• General knowledge of lab, distillation, or alcohol production preferred.

Starting at $65,000/yr

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.