Manager, Lab

Verano•Chester, PA

12d

About The Position

The Lab Manager oversees the team responsible for the daily analysis, extraction, and formulation of cannabis recipes, extracts, and samples. The role manages extraction and refinement processes, benchwork, research and development, quality assurance and quality control, inventory, staffing, product formulation, calculations, operating procedures, and performance reporting. Work is performed in a warehouse environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a similar field.
At least 2 years of management or supervisory experience in a regulated field that adheres to health and safety policies and procedures.
Expertise using HPLC, gas chromatography, and similar equipment.
Strong mathematical and technical abilities.
Detail-oriented.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
At least 21 years of age and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
Ability to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Nice To Haves

3 years of management or supervisory experience.
Operations or performance improvement skill sets.
General knowledge of laboratory work, distillation, or alcohol production.

Responsibilities

Oversee all processes involved in cannabis extraction and refinement.
Delegate and prioritize benchwork, including filtration, activation, and rotovape work.
Conduct research and development, record data, refine products, and improve processes.
Ensure QA/QC methods are followed.
Review laboratory supply inventory and submit order requests.
Coordinate personnel operations and schedules.
Interview, hire, and train laboratory staff.
Supervise oil mixing to ensure correct ratios are used.
Perform formula calculations and review and verify calculations completed by chemists and other laboratory 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.