Cannabis Laboratory Director (Detroit, MI)

Cannabis Laboratory Director

Detroit Metropolitan Area, MI, United States

$100,000 /year

E4 Bioscience is partnered with a start-up cannabis safety and compliance testing laboratory in the Detroit Metropolitan Area that will provide analytical chemistry and microbiology testing services for cannabis cultivators and processors as mandated by the state of Michigan. The laboratory is looking to hire a qualified laboratory director who will have the autonomy to run and spearhead the laboratory services while working in collaboration with the ownership group. The laboratory director will be responsible for all key start-up activities including: managing laboratory testing staff, overseeing all sampling, testing, and data analysis, ISO 17025 accreditation, and adhering to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency rules. This is a rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial scientist to join a laboratory on the ground floor, help set culture, policy, and grow the business.

Essential functions:

Technical

• Manages multiple analytical projects related to the development & optimization and/or troubleshooting of sensitive, efficient, and reliable assays for several classes of analytes.
• Prepares, reviews, and edits method development, optimization, and validation protocols, analytical technical reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Conducts testing and data analysis.

Regulatory

• Establishes and ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements through documentation, audits, and corrective action.
• Ensures development, implementation, and administration of department’s policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ensures development, implementation, and administration of department’s Quality Control program.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of data.

Management Responsibilities

• Performs performance review and planning for direct reports.
• Works with supervisory personnel to ensure participation in educational plan and personnel development plans.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with laboratory personnel, other laboratories, clients, and vendors.
• Interviews, hires, counsels, and/or terminates subordinate personnel, as required. Coordinates with executive team on personnel issues.
• Maintain annual laboratory budget.
• Provides open, positive, and productive communication with site leadership and corporate leadership.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Previous experience in a cannabis analytical laboratory will be given preference.
• ISO 17025/ISO 9001/QMS or related quality management experience required.
• Laboratory experience performing method development, optimization, and validation activities.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment (i.e. start-up).
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.

Competencies (“soft skills", traits, behaviors):

• Impeccable character, leadership, shows initiative, results oriented, creative thinker, detail oriented, focused on continuous development, effective time-management skills.

Education/Experience:

• PhD in analytical chemistry or related discipline, with 1 years relevant experience in commercial testing.
• MS in analytical chemistry or related discipline, with 3 years relevant experience in commercial testing.

Job Type: Full-time, On-site, Management

Language: English (Required)

Work authorization: United States (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Detroit, MI 48223: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Cannabis analytical testing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000