The statements below reflect the general responsibilities and requirements for the position, but may not describe all the work requirements inherent in the job. It is the responsibility of the employee to comply with Good Laboratory Practices, ISO/IEC 17025 and other state mandated certifications.

The testing Nova Analytic Labs will perform is critical to the health and safety of recreational and medicinal cannabis and hemp products. Nova Analytic Labs willprovide the highest quality and safety in testing to the community by combining advanced technology and innovative scientific methods.

As a startup, we are particularly interested in individuals with well-rounded capabilities and an eager appetite to grow and build a successful enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess sound scientific knowledge, management skills, and an eye for continuous improvement. Flexibility and dedication are a must.

The candidate will supervise and coordinate activities and workers engaged in tasks associated with all aspects of the laboratory. Also, will work in the laboratory to assist in requisitioning, sample prep, data analysis, reporting and customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for providing day to day supervision over all aspects of the laboratory

Manages all lab and administrative staff

Accessible to testing personnel at all times

Provides orientation, training and performance feedback for staff

Sets standards, policies and guidelines to meet certification standards and efficient management of laboratory

Ensures resolution of errors before results are released to clients or quickly thereafter

Ensures staff, equipment and records are always in compliance with SOPs

Performs supervisory duties such as but not limited to interviewing, hiring, training, intervention, discipline and termination of staff

Tracks errors, corrective actions and ensures their resolution and systemic corrections if necessary

Tracks EQ and QC performance and identifies problems and their resolution

Reviews analytical data for correctness and conformity to SOP, ISO and state regs

Reviews and releases final client COAs

Continuously seeks out new and better ideas, driving best practices

Ensure samples are received, extracted and resulted in a manner that is compliant with SOPs

Performs any duties delegated by the Lab Director and/or Management

Responsible for maintaining client relations

Ensure turnaround time for samples is always 72 hours

Ensures results are accurate and workflow is properly followed

Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science in a science related degree (Masters or PhD preferred)

Experience:

6 years of lab experience in a high complexity laboratory, environmental laboratory, cannabis laboratory or food testing laboratory and at least two years in management role

Experience with LC/MS, GC/MS and ICP/MS

Cannabis Lab experience preferred

Benefits