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Lab Manager - Full-Time
Summary
The Lab Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, ensuring production goals, compliance standards, and quality metrics are consistently achieved. This role directly manages lab staff, oversees workflow execution, and collaborates with the Lab Director to implement strategic initiatives. The Lab Manager acts as the frontline leader of the lab, ensuring staff are trained, processes are followed, and data is accurately captured in Bloom, METRC, Canix and other systems.
Location
4635 Andrews St, Suite B, North Las Vegas, NV 89081
Salary range
$65,000 - $69,000 per year
Position: Lab Manager
Reports to: Lab Director
Required Experience: 2+ years’ experience in a regulated cannabis industry is preferred
Required Education: High School Diploma and or/equivalent experience
Job Duties:
Supervise and direct lab staff in daily operations including extraction, formulation, refinement, and packaging.
Assign and monitor daily tasks, ensuring accountability and adherence to SOPs.
Collaborate with the Lab Director to prioritize workflow, resolve operational issues, and plan production schedules.
Ensure all compliance documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in accordance with state regulations (METRC, batch/lot tracking, QC testing, etc.).
Conduct regular checks to verify lab cleanliness, safety, and adherence to company and regulatory standards.
Train, onboard, and develop new lab staff, while reinforcing best practices and continuous improvement for the team.
Maintain lab inventory (materials, solvents, equipment needs) and communicate reorders or shortages to the Supply Chain Director.
Track daily/weekly production metrics and report performance data via Bloom.
Collaborate with the Lab Director on process improvement, yield optimization, and equipment utilization.
Support a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability in the lab environment.
Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age with no violent crime or controlled substance felonies and able to pass additional background screening.
Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a production team preferred.
Strong knowledge of extraction, refinement, and cannabis manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with METRC and other compliance/production management systems.
Strong communication and leadership skills; able to give direction, feedback, and coaching.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Communicates effectively and efficiently
Ability to adapt to a changing industry and an expanding organization, and is open to new ideas and change
Mental clarity and ability to focus
Qualities:
Communicates effectively and efficiently
Helps to create a positive working environment by dealing with stress in a positive manner
Knowledge of state medical marijuana regulations and medicinal cannabis benefits.
Basic understanding of chemistry.
Committed to providing outstanding service both internally and externally.
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve company goals.
Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/ projects.
Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
Ability to work within the company’s strategic approach as designed by the executive team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Verbal Communication, Written Communication and Basic Mathematics
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient in METRC and Canix
Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask