The Role
We’re looking for a Production Lab Supervisor to assist in the management of our laboratory team in Ocala, Florida. Every day in the lab, our team works the magic of distillation, extraction, winterization, and the production of our cannabis-infused products. As Laboratory Supervisor, you’ll grind away at some of the details of running a lab—enforcing safety and security regulations, maintaining equipment, keeping detailed records, and generally keeping everything up to snuff. But here’s the bigger picture: we’re looking for someone with a serious leadership strain who loves to motivate, organize, and rally a team. You’ll use your people skills and your passion for collaboration to help take care of your colleagues who work their magic every day for GTI!
Responsibilities
- Supervise the laboratory production operations of our infused products and/or extraction products
- Support the quality and 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 Quality and Compliance 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 Quality and Compliance Manager
- Capable of working with hazardous chemicals and can identify and report unsafe equipment, conditions and practices so that they may be corrected prior to an incident
- Responsible for hygiene, organization, and overall appearance of laboratory
- Assist Operation’s Manager in personnel management with scheduling, training, onboarding, performance reviews as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associates degree in Life Sciences required, Bachelor’s 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
- Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email
- Knowledge of laboratory best practices including data entry, cleanliness, and systems
- Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
- Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
- Possesses a high level of critical thinking
- Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI
- Must have a solid understanding of the 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
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).
Additional Requirements
- Active driver’s license or State ID card.
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Must pass all required background checks.
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal & company regulations for working in the industry.
- Must be approved by the D.O.A. to receive & maintain an Agent badge