Laboratory Supervisor - NEW JERSEY CANNALYTICS LLC

Job description:

US Cannalytics is a multi-state cannabis testing lab serving the medicinal and adult-use cannabis industry since 2018. We are in search of an experienced senior scientist to join our team and help us fulfill our mission of providing cannabis testing our clients can depend on, in our East Hanover, NJ location.

The laboratory supervisor will be responsible for all aspects of technical laboratory operations, including overseeing daily production schedules to ensure the timely and compliant testing of cannabis and cannabis-based products pursuant to the New Jersey Interim Testing Guidance, N.J.A.C. 17:30 and the laboratory’s internal quality management system.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring laboratory activities maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures, New Jersey state regulations, and our ISO / IEC 17025:2017 accredited quality management system.
• Performing daily data analysis across major analytical methodologies and method optimization, as needed (Agilent HPLC, GCMS & ICPMS, and Sciex LCMS-MS).
• Familiarity with microbiological testing preferred, but not required.
• Performing daily instrument maintenance across major analytical methods (as described above) and providing direct oversight, training/competency and development of subordinate staff.
• Physical Iinventory management of both laboratory consumables and samples submitted for testing.
• Continuous improvement of laboratory processes and workflows that support the production needs of the laboratory and contracted turnaround times for our clients.
• Analyzes laboratory testing data for quality review as the Laboratory Director’s Designee, including the documented approval of test results and quality controls within the quality management system.
• Oversees timely ordering, submission and successful performance of proficiency testing, including personnel participation as listed in applicable regulatory requirements.
• Designs, performs and continuously reviews applicability of technical methods and validation materials, in conjunction with Laboratory Management.
• Reviews, documents and approves small equipment verification studies.
• Designs and develops analytical equipment verification study plans.
• Designs and develops test method validation and/or validation plans.
• Calculates, summarizes and verifies acceptability of analytical limits of quantitation and control limits.
• Assists in determining and calculating Measurement of Uncertainty.
• Performs internal auditing activities of department personnel and analytical methods to ensure compliance with internal and external compliance requirements.
• Completion of appropriate non-conforming work records, including root cause analysis, as needed.
• Provides opportunities for improvement or greater efficiency.
• Performs supplementary training, as appropriate.
• Suggests revisions to existing controlled documents to increase compliance.
• Develops additional tools or resources, as needed, to support compliance.
• Assists in developing, reviewing and updating the laboratory’s materials and workflows including but not limited to its training documents, LIMs, QMIS, eQMS and applicable seed-to-sale systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old and ability to pass all state-specific requirements for cannabis employment.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• A Bachelor of Science (BS) in a chemical, biological or other hard science directly applicable to a laboratory testing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional (non-academic) laboratory experience in a production environment related to pharmaceutical, food-sciences, or manufacturing testing.
• Working knowledge of the chemical properties and profiles of cannabis and cannabis-products, including known matrix interference, forms and dosages preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional (non-academic) chemistry-based laboratory experience in a production environment accredited under a 17025-accreditation standard.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional (non-academic) laboratory management experience in a production environment.
• 1 year of laboratory management experience under a 17025-accreditation standard, with direct responsibilities for Quality compliance preferred but not required.
• Method discovery and validation experience with a minimum of two major analytical instruments (HPLC, ICPMS, LCMS-MS, GCMS).
• Expertise in Agilent and/or Sciex instrumentation and supporting software(s) preferred but not required.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite programs.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to effectively multitask.

Compensation:

• Base compensation starting at $80k for well-qualified candidates. Expanded compensation structure based on candidate’s proven experience and skillset that exceeds minimum qualifications. 

Job Type: 

• Full-time, Exempt

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed.

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities, as negotiated, for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Education:

• Bachelors in a Hard Science