Laboratory Manager

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily technical operations of an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited cannabis analytical testing laboratory. This role ensures the accurate timely and compliant of all laboratory activities including sample management data review and reporting. The Laboratory Manager provides direct supervision training and mentorship to laboratory staff fostering a highperformance team environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.

In collaboration with the Quality department the Laboratory Manager addresses nonconformances participates in audits and ensures strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal SOPs. Additional responsibilities include managing laboratory inventory maintaining and calibrating analytical equipment and supporting method development and validation.

Success in this role requires strong technical writing and communication skills in analytical chemistry excellent mathematical reasoning attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure without compromising accuracy or quality. Additionally the individual in this role must be able to represent Smithers to clients both over the phone and in person and transmit a professional image.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing daytoday supervision over technical laboratory operations
• Oversee sample management including sample receipt preparation analysis data review and reporting
• Effectively manage staff training performance 1:1 meetings and evaluations for a team of 35 scientists
• Ensure laboratory operations comply with ISO/IEC 17025 standards state cannabis testing regulations and internal SOPs
• Collaborate with the Quality department to address nonconformances and prepare and participate in internal and external audits
• Manage laboratory inventory including reagents standards and consumables and maintain costeffective supply levels
• Ensure equipment is calibrated maintained and operating within specifications; and coordinate with senior management and vendors for service when required
• Develops and validates required testing methodologies as needed
• Records and organizes data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or laboratory notebooks
• Train supervise and coach junior level staff
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

• A Bachelors degree in the chemical environmental physical or biological sciences or engineering meeting at least one of the following criteria:
• at least twentyfour 24 college semester credit hours in chemistry OR
• at least sixteen 16 college semester credit hours in the biological sciences including at least one course having microbiology as a major component
• Masters or Doctoral degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in organic inorganic or microbiological analytical testing and/or quality assurance preferably in a highly regulated industry (e.g. cannabis pharmaceuticals food biotechnology etc.
• Proven experience with ISO 17025 or similar laboratory quality management systems
• Experience with regulatory submissions audits and managing regulatory inspections
• Previous experience in a cannabis testing lab and/or in a supervisory capacity is a plus

Skills:

• Indepth knowledge of cannabis regulations and compliance requirements (local state and federal)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent problemsolving abilities and analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for regulatory and internal reporting
• Proficiency with data management systems documentation and reporting tools

Additional Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older as required by NY state law
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Occasional long hours may be required during audits inspections or deadlines
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10

Chemical Safety:

• Must be able to comprehend the potential hazards of the chemicals in use and adhere to the proper safety techniques as dictated by the Safety Manual and/or Management.

Laboratory Safety:

• Must be able to wear gloves lab coat eye protection sleeves hearing protection pesticide suit plastic booties dust masks a respirator and a face mask.
• Must be able to understand and follow laboratory safety standards.

The salary range for this role is $105000 $110000 annual gross pay. The salary range is dependent on factors including education experience and skills.

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