Processing Lab Manager

Curaleaf•Ravena, NY

About The Position

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. Job Type: Full Time, Exempt Shift: Days, Monday through Friday POSITION SUMMARY: The Lab Manager oversees and maintains all oil production, medication formulating, and testing throughout the Processing Suite. Leadership and supervision extend to all oil production steps, analytical testing, formulation of medications, and all associated departmental functions. Also, provide leadership guidance and assistance as required in all Post-Harvest and Filling/Packaging operations. The Lab Manager must monitor and maintain the production facility in accordance with the State regulations and standards set by the company.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and complete repetitive tasks as required
BS/BA Degree or greater in a related field with at least 3 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical lab or highly regulated manufacturing/production setting
Scientific writing for processes, training, and procedures which require technical documentation
Strong verbal and communication skills
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with strong abilities within Excel

Nice To Haves

Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred
Analytical Lab experience with HPLC and GC analysis highly preferred

Responsibilities

Full scientific oversight of the Labs and all processes
Manage extraction process, purification process, formulation process, and analytical testing in their entirety
Build a strong high functioning team and manage through both engagement and accountability
Recruit new talent Hire all new staff from Extraction Technicians through Chemists
Complete employee evaluations and performance-based coaching
Resource planning and staff scheduling
Develop and oversee all applicable training programs
Capacity and production planning for departments based on constraints and calculated requirements
Validations and qualifications of SOPs, equipment, and methods
Conducting IQ OQ PQ projects for new equipment
Complete R&D projects as required for product and process expansion
Create and track all department metrics and KPIs (focusing on safety, quality, and productivity)
Liaison with Corporate applicable SMEs
Engineer technical solutions for departmental expansion
Execute on short-term projects as well as long-term vision for the departments
Maintain all cGMPs based on set facility standards
Conduct quality-based investigations and create CAPAs
Write and review all department specific SOPs, Work Instructions, Forms, or other technical and controlled documents
Implement continuous improvement initiatives including six sigma and 5S
Managing procurement process of department and maintain an OPEX budget
Ensure all associated personnel are trained in and comply with all New York DOH applicable regulations
Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state regulations and state/federal law
Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements
Cannabis industry specific processes related to Post-Harvest (drying, curing, trimming), Processing (extraction, purification, formulation, filling, and packaging), Kitchen Formulation (edibles) and Analytical Testing (potency reporting)
QA/QC duties that require analytical testing for quality and consistency; data review and analysis of HPLC and GC equipment
Oversight of highly sophisticated CO2 based extraction equipment; Processing concentrates and extracts with heat and pressure
Operating, maintaining, repairing and adjusting laboratory equipment such as winterizers, pumps, balances, centrifuges, roto-evaporates, decarb ovens, stills, homogenizers, and another laboratory equipment
Storing supplies and equipment, disposal of waste according to guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms, harvest rooms, and working areas immaculate
Able to process samples by collection, extraction, preparing for analysis, and quantifying results
Scientific laboratory procedures and techniques as used in a chemistry laboratory including methods of measurements
Health and safety practices and precautions (including HazCom) applicable to a laboratory and manufacturing
Development of automation tools specifically related to filling and packaging (injectors, cappers, de-dusters, case counters, box erectors, carton sealers, labelers, etc.)
Maintaining strict inventory compliance and records of all controlled substances tracked through BioTrackTHC
Perform other duties as assigned.