Quality Assurance Director - Cannabis Lab, ISO 17025 Lead

Cannabis ChemLab; Flandreau (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Cannabis ChemLab seeks a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Director to lead QA/QC in our analytical labs across SD and MN. You will ensure ISO 17025 compliance, manage QMS documentation, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in testing procedures.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in regulated labs, strong data integrity skills, and the ability to coordinate training and external audits. Travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field, advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in QA/QC in regulated laboratory environments (cannabis/pharma).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 17025, GLP, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience implementing QMS, document control, auditing and CAPA processes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QMS per ISO 17025, GLP, and regulations.
• Establish and manage document control for SOPs, protocols and forms.
• Coordinate staff training to ensure compliance with QMS.
• Conduct internal audits and drive CAPA actions.
• Serve as primary contact for external audits and inspections.
• Oversee QA/QC activities: proficiency testing, method validation, calibration.
• Ensure data integrity and secure electronic records management.
• Drive continuous improvement using data-driven analysis.
• Proficiency in molecular biology and/or chemistry techniques.
• Collaborate across teams with strong analytical and math skills.

Skills

QMS development

Documentation control

Training delivery

Internal audits

External audits

Quality control

Data integrity

Continuous improvement

Lab techniques

Data analysis

DEA/regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Quality management software

Document control systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cannabis ChemLab seeks a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Director to lead QA/QC in our analytical labs across SD and MN. You will ensure ISO 17025 compliance, manage QMS documentation, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in testing procedures.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in regulated labs, strong data integrity skills, and the ability to coordinate training and external audits. Travel between sites is required.