Laboratory Manager - Job ID 1901325

DCM Inc•Hagerstown, MD

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Manager oversees laboratory production activities, including extraction, distillation, post-processing, third-party testing, safety training, and consumable counts. The role ensures that the lab department complies with company, state, and industry standards. The manager works directly with the General Manager to schedule strains for extraction and products for post-processing, helping maintain a full selection of product SKUs for the sales team. The role also communicates lab progress, equipment condition, and upcoming product availability to the General Manager and other leaders. The manager may participate in MCA or MOSH inspections, including inventory oversight, process review, safety considerations, and waste management. The position includes leading and developing staff: encouraging enthusiasm and buy-in, addressing low performance promptly and compassionately in accordance with company policies, collaborating with Human Resources and other partners, and retaining and developing strong performers through understanding their motivations and providing actionable feedback. The role is on-site five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a federal and state criminal history background check.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field; Science or Engineering preferred.
Management experience.
Strong attention to detail and an alert, safety-conscious approach to extraction.
Desire and ability to work as part of a team.
Comply with HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
Maintain open communication with management and coworkers.
Strong work ethic; be accountable and proactive.
Ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a high-production environment.
Able to sit, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift, with flexibility to stand or sit for extended periods as work needs change.
Able to repeatedly carry loads of up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
Able to extend arms and repeatedly use arms, hands, and fingers to maintain and operate equipment.
Wear lab coats, masks, gloves, and hairnets while working with products.

Nice To Haves

General lab experience is preferred.
A degree in Science or Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee extraction technicians as they pack material socks, operate extraction equipment, and handle crude oil.
Monitor lab assistants during filtration, refinement, distillation, solvent recovery, decarboxylation, and formulation of consumer-ready products.
Schedule sample pickups with third-party testing laboratories for inputs and outputs.
Maintain inventory levels of required lab solvents, tools, and consumables.
Work with the General Manager to schedule strains for extraction and products for post-processing to maintain available product SKUs for the sales team.
Ensure lab spaces and equipment are consistently cleaned and maintained.
Conduct regular safety training for lab staff and safety checks of equipment, SOPs, and PPE.
Maintain accurate inventory and process records in Metrc, Maryland's seed-to-sale tracking system.
Communicate lab progress, equipment status, and upcoming product availability to the General Manager and other leadership.
Participate in MCA or MOSH inspections when necessary, including inventory oversight, process review, safety considerations, and waste management.
Motivate staff and encourage enthusiasm and buy-in.
Address low performance promptly and compassionately in alignment with company policies.
Collaborate with Human Resources and appropriate partners.
Retain and develop top performers by understanding individual motivations and providing actionable feedback.
Perform other duties as necessary.