Technical Laboratory Director

Full Spectrum Lab • Tucson, AZ

1d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Laboratory Director is responsible for ensuring laboratory services and tests comply with the ISO 17025 standard and Arizona Department of Health Regulations , directing and supervising testing activities, overseeing laboratory personnel, maintaining a compliant quality system, and ensuring scientifically valid, defensible, accurate, and timely testing and reporting for marijuana and marijuana products.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of regulated laboratory operations, ISO/quality systems, and method validation principles
• Excellent documentation discipline and data integrity mindset
• Ability to lead and train technical staff; strong corrective/preventive action skills
• Familiarity with chain-of-custody, inventory control, and regulated reporting requirements
• Strong communication skills for regulatory interactions and audit readiness
• Doctoral degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or similar laboratory science; OR Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or similar laboratory science plus at least two years of experience working in a laboratory and providing laboratory testing; OR Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or similar laboratory science plus at least four years of experience working in a laboratory and providing laboratory testing.
• Not convicted of an excluded felony offense (or deemed not convicted through a valid Level I fingerprint clearance card )
• Agreement not to test for certain entities where a familial/financial relationship or interest exists
• Signed pledge not to divert marijuana to unauthorized persons/entities
• Submission of required identification, photo, and fingerprints (or proof of Level I clearance), and applicable fees
• Work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to chemicals, biological materials, and hazardous waste streams; must follow all safety rules and applicable occupational safety and health regulations

Responsibilities

• Maintaining regulatory and quality compliance with AZDHS and ISO 17025 standards
• Oversight of the quality system to ensure accurate, scientifically valid, and defensible results
• Responsibility for all technical methods including chemical and microbial contaminants analyses, and maintaining valid proficiency tests for all methods
• Operational control of all testing and non-testing related activities including personnel management, maintaining up to date calibration records, documentation and traceability for all tests performed, overseeing marijuana inventory control, and final report delivery
• Maintaining client relationships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree