Testing & Compliance Coordinator

Entertimeonline; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Entertimeonline in Lompoc, CA seeks a meticulous Testing & Compliance Coordinator to manage scheduling and coordination of laboratory testing for R&D and compliance purposes. You will balance priorities, allocate resources, and maintain detailed records to ensure timely testing execution.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience in a regulated lab or cannabis/CPG industry, and proficiency with LIMS and ERP systems. A 40-hour week with potential weekend shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple lab requests
• Experience coordinating scheduling in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of R&D and compliance testing requirements
• Experience with LIMS and ERP systems like SAP; familiarity with Metrc preferred
• Must be able to read technical details and maintain accurate records

Responsibilities

• Receive and review testing requests from Production and Quality
• Coordinate with lab teams to schedule tests and maintain a detailed calendar
• Allocate resources including personnel, equipment, and materials
• Act as primary liaison between departments and lab teams
• Document all requests, schedules, and results for compliance
• Oversee inventory in SAP/ERP and Metrc; perform cycle counts
• Monitor test progress to meet quality standards and deadlines
• Suggest process improvements to scheduling and lab operations
• Ensure compliance with internal protocols and external regulations
• Maintain knowledge of testing procedures and regulatory requirements
• Wear PPE per OSHA requirements; perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Metrc

Scheduling software

Job description

• Location 1637 West Central Avenue,Lompoc, CA, 93436,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Testing & Compliance Coordinator , Laboratory Operations
• Industry Cannabis, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Agriculture
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and organized Testing & Compliance 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.

Inventory Management: Oversee internal inventory of various materials ensuring quantities, locations, and statuses are accurate in SAP/ERP and in the state track-and-trace system ( Metrc ). Perform or support cycle counts and reconcile any discrepancies between physical inventory, SAP/ERP, and Metrc .

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.

Knowledge: Familiarity with laboratory testing procedures, quality control practices, and regulatory requirements related to R&D and compliance testing.

Use required PPE per OSHA regulations .

Perform other duties as assigned .

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:

E xperience in a manufacturing setting, with at least 1 year in a coordination or scheduling role.

Intermediate to advanced computer literacy.

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.

Proficiency with SAP or comparable ERP systems and Mertc .

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

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

R equired :

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.

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. provides equal 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.