Lab Supervisor

Location: Paterson, NJ

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Job Posted
Sep 01, 2021
Company: Green Thumb Industries

Company & Role Overview

Summary

The Role

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the laboratory production operations of our infused products and/or extraction products
  • Ensures all equipment is operational and communicates with leadership to solve failures resulting in down time
  • Responsible for accurate preparation of oil and MIP formulations
  • Responsible for hygiene, organization, and overall appearance of laboratory
  • Support the lab leadership to maintain high standards of quality by assisting with document management, program development and laboratory testing
  • Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments, monitor experiments, make observations, calculate and records results notifying the Lab Manager of any deviations
  • Perform analytical testing, i.e. HPLC testing, and monitors product disposition to support quality control
  • Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance
  • Support the documentation of lab standards, inventory management, Chemical Hygiene Policy and related labeling, and other SOPs as assigned by Lab Manager
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with co-workers and management
  • Capable of working with hazardous chemicals and is able to identify and report unsafe equipment, conditions and practices so that they may be corrected prior to an incident
  • Assist lab manager in personnel management with scheduling, training, onboarding, performance reviews as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Life Sciences required, Bachelors degree preferred
  • 3+ years of working in an analytical or production lab
  • Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals
  • Background in cannabis extraction or distillation highly desirable, not required
  • Possesses a high level of critical thinking
  • Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
  • Knowledge of laboratory best practices including data entry, cleanliness, and systems
  • Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email
  • Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI
  • Must have a solid understanding of the Medical Marijuana laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state and the D.O.A.; a pursuit to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws is appreciated and commendable

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must be approved by the state badging agency to receive an Agent badge

Working Conditions

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Physical demands - May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance).

As an employer of more than 100 employees, Green Thumb will be operating in accordance with the Biden Administration's Path Out of the Pandemic should the mandate take effect.

Working Environment

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About Green Thumb Industries

Calling all curious, collaborative, compassionate, boundary-pushing, trustworthy stewards: There’s a place for you.

People are everything at Green Thumb. Some of us nurture plants while others pore over legal documents or open new stores. A few things we have in common? We’re stewards of the plant, a happy and humble bunch and genuinely love what we do.