Job Description

Sativa Testing Laboratories, Inc., a division of SanAir Technologies Laboratory, Inc., is currently seeking a talented Lab Director to join our team in our cannabis testing laboratory. Our ideal candidate is a positive, team-oriented person with strong background in analytical chemistry, cannabis experience, and excellent organizational, leadership, and communications skills. The ability to work independently and be self-directed are key attributes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently perform analyses including sample preparation, instrument operation, and results reporting. Reviews, authorizes, and reports all completed jobs.
• Monitoring QA/QC acceptance criteria for sample results and instrument calibrations per method SOPs– GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC and ICP-MS.
• Familiarity with ICP-MS interference reduction technologies and Shimadzu software/instrumentation.
• Maintain all instrumentation under a “calibrated” well documented state to provide accurate results.
• Write and revise analytical methods, protocols, reports, COAs and other documents.
• Lead responses to regular proficiency tests, audits, personnel and client feedback, or other routine work required to maintain accreditations and licenses.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and provide holding company management periodic evaluation of our position in the industry vis a vis the competition.
• Assists in all technical, administrative, and day to day operations of the laboratory to ensure the quality of work performed, as well as the quality of the work environment.
• Responsible for, or assists with, personnel decisions including but not limited to hiring, employee evaluations, promotions and scheduling of operational staff.
• Responsible for signing off on training of new employees and current employees for operational modifications or updates.
• Assures employee compliance with all SOPs and in-house policies.
• Responsible for reviewing and authorizing Corrective Action Reports, Nonconformance Reports, and Risk Awareness Plans.
• Development, modification, verification, and validation of methods.
• Assure compliance of the management system to ISO 17025:2017 and any other regulatory standards
• Provide customer service over the phone or on-site for clients or potential customers in a professional, service-oriented manner when additional information or explanation of results is needed.

Testing operations include, but are not limited to the following analyses:

• Pesticide residues (GC-MS)
• Residual solvents (HS-GC-FID)
• Potency of cannabinoids (HPLC)
• Potency of terpenes (GC)
• Metals testing (ICP-MS)

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Masters level degree in chemical or biological sciences and a minimum of two years of post-degree laboratory experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science and four years of documented experience in an analytical laboratory using analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, ICP-MS). Must have experience in cannabis analysis and knowledge of ISO17025:2017, DEA, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture Services, EPA and other agencies requirements and regulations.
• A Minimum of 1-year experience with ICP-MS (metals) in a commercial or government laboratory setting. Experience performing metals analysis in foods, soil, or water
• A Minimum of 3 years of proven success in developing and writing procedures and methodology and performing methods development and validation (following USP, FDA guidance).

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This position may sometimes require long hours and some weekend work.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required 10-20%

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Per state law, must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check.
• Must have successful training, either in-house or certified, in specific methodologies used in the laboratory. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Oversees completion of proficiency testing, demonstrations of capability, annual control charts, method detection limit studies, quarterly reports and management reviews
• Ensures integrity and reliability of data generated by the laboratory
• Evaluates equipment and software capability per ISO 17025:2017
• Acts impartially, ethically and with integrity at all times

Education, Licenses/Certifications

• Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited college or university with appropriate documented years of experience
• Relevant industry related experience in medical cannabis or lab benchwork is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
• Overtime/weekends as necessary

Company Description

SanAir Technologies Laboratory, Inc. is a diversified environmental and wellness testing laboratory holding company. We are committed to providing a high standard of performance and service, reliable quality, and maintaining well-balanced working relationships with all our clients. Our combined laboratories represent a total of approximately 70 employees in Virginia, Ohio and New York.

Based in Richmond, Virginia, SanAir Technologies Laboratory, Inc.’s specialties have grown to include analytical and consulting services to detect and identify asbestos, lead and metals, environmental microbiology, bacteria, Legionella and other environmental hazards. SanAir’s clientele includes industrial hygienists, engineers, governments, and restoration and remediation contractors. SanAir’s holdings also include Sativa Testing Laboratories, the first fully ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited under AIHA-LAP, LLC (LAP-273461), DEA registered industrial hemp and medical marijuana testing laboratory in Virginia and Syracuse-based Centek, which provides laboratory analysis for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Soil Vapor Intrusion, Industrial Hygiene (IH) – PV2120 and Renewable Energy – Methane to Markets, among others.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays (annual leave increases with years of experience)
• Annual profit sharing
• Employer funded Health Saving Account
• Medical, Dental, 401(k) and 401k matching, Voluntary Benefits, Disability, Vision, Life Insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Equal opportunity employer
• Tuition Assistance