Cannabis Control Board Quality Control Laboratory Director

Overview

The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) is recruiting for a motivated individual to join our collaborative and dedicated team in the role of Laboratory Director. The position will spearhead the State laboratory operations and plays a key role in shaping and executing the compliance strategy for the Board. With a deep understanding of scientific and forensic disciplines, laboratory methodologies, and the cannabis industry, the Laboratory Director is responsible for both day-to-day operations of the Cannabis Quality Control Laboratory and the development of the Board's long-term cannabis testing requirements, laboratory certification and accreditation plan, and compliance auditing strategy.  

The position is responsible for:

• All critical start up activities, including overseeing sampling, testing, data analysis, and reporting
• Managing multiple analytical projects
• Preparing method development, optimization, and validation protocols and analytical technical reports
• Ensuring development and implementation of laboratory standard operating procedures.

 

An advisor to the Board members and Executive Director on the quality control program, the Director will ensure the highest quality scientific services to the regulatory agency and the safest products available to the consumer. The position will also collaborate with stakeholders and licensed cannabis laboratories in Vermont and neighboring states to ensure nimble responses to evolving cannabis quality issues. The Laboratory Director will supervise at least two chemists and will report to the Executive Director. The position is based in Randolph Center with access to Cannabis Control Board headquarter offices in Montpelier.

The CCB is a small agency with a big mission and this role demands a strong work ethic, occasional travel, and potential evening and weekend work to address emergent consumer safety issues as they arise.

Who May Apply

This position, Cannabis Control Board Laboratory Director (Job Requisition #48845), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Brynn Hare at brynn.hare@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is primarily performed in standard office and laboratory settings, with some exposure to fumes and chemicals.  Must be able to operate sophisticated laboratory equipment.  Some travel to CCB main offices and to the facilities of licensed cannabis establishments may be required, for which private means of transportation must be available.  Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry, biology, or related scientific field AND five (5) years or more of laboratory experience including three (3) years or more of experience supervising laboratory staff. 

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in relevant field.
Familiarity with the overall administration of the technical and scientific operation of a cannabis laboratory.
Experience with quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvements at testing laboratories.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual