Laboratory Manager - Job ID 1901325

DCM•Hagerstown, MD

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Manager oversees lab production activities, including extraction, distillation, post-processing, third-party testing, safety training, and consumable counts. The manager ensures that the lab department complies with company, state, and industry standards. The role works directly with the General Manager to schedule strains for extraction and products for post-processing to maintain product availability for the sales team, and communicates lab progress, equipment condition, and upcoming product availability to the General Manager and other leaders. The role is based on-site five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The work takes place in a cannabis processing facility with strong odors, bright lights, and varied noises. Employees wear lab coats, masks, gloves, and hairnets while working with products; the company provides this equipment. The position involves sitting, walking, bending, reaching, standing for extended periods, repeatedly carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and repetitive use and extension of the arms, hands, and fingers to operate equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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.
Management experience.
Strong attention to detail and an alert, safety-focused approach to extraction.
Ability and desire to work as a team member.
Comply with HR policies, including confidentiality and nondisclosure requirements.
Maintain open communication with management and coworkers.
Strong work ethic, accountability, and initiative.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work at a fast pace in a high-production environment.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including repeatedly carrying loads up to 50 pounds and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

Nice To Haves

Science or engineering degree preferred.
General laboratory experience 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 the third-party testing laboratory for inputs and outputs.
Maintain inventory 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 on equipment, SOPs, and PPE.
Maintain accurate inventory and process records in Metrc, Maryland's required 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, compassionately, and in accordance with company policies.
Collaborate with Human Resources and appropriate partners.
Retain and develop top performers by understanding their motivations and providing actionable feedback.
Perform other duties as necessary.