Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 10 hours ago
Director of Testing Compliance
United States-Massachusetts-Worcester-2 Washington Square
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$111K/yr - $111K/yr
5+ years expCommonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Testing Compliance to oversee the Testing team and ensure regulatory compliance within the cannabis industry. The role involves managing inspections, developing policies, and collaborating with various departments to maintain safety and quality standards in marijuana testing.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manages and mentors the Testing team, to support the Department’s responsibilities and demands
Conducts on-site inspections at ITLs to evaluate operational capacity, standard operating procedures, observe and assess testing methodologies, and inspect the licensed premises to determine compliance with Commission laws, as well as other applicable state and federal regulations for overall safety, accuracy, and reliability of testing results
Collaborates with other key Department staff to review, develop, and propose modifications to policies and procedures for the efficient licensure, inspection, and investigation of ITLs
Supervises and participates in the collection and auditing of data from the Commission’s seed-to-sale tracking system (Metrc) to identify testing parameters and related results
In collaboration with other key Department staff, monitors and tracks the status of ITL licenses, certifications, and other requirements, such as accreditation to ISO 17025:2017
Leads efforts to implement state-of-the-art techniques and approaches for collecting and analyzing testing and research related data
Must understand testing laboratory operations and standardized inspection processes
Assists Department staff in developing enforcement approaches for testing protocols and procedures to ensure that MEs and MTCs are demonstrating compliance with state and federal Marijuana laws and regulations
Ensures strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards
Utilizes research and industry trend analysis to evaluate, revise, and implement new or additional regulations, protocols, and methodologies regarding marijuana testing, including, but not limited to, testing for cannabinoids (potency), pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, microbials, terpenes, water content, and Vitamin E Acetate for vaporizer products
Maintains the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct and supports the Commission’s goals for a diverse and culturally aware workforce
Collaborates with other state agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Public Health to develop effective inspection procedures
Stay current with emerging trends, applications, systems and processes to establish best practices for Marijuana testing
Present information, such as policy recommendations and investigatory findings, to Commission leadership and at public meetings, as required; and
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to effectively lead a team in a complex regulatory environment
Excellent quantitative statistical knowledge and analysis skills
Advanced experience with at least one high-level statistical software program (R, SAS, Stata, SPSS, etc.)
Experience with SQL
Must demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making abilities
Must communicate effectively and manage communication flow internally among teams and externally with ITLs
Strong analytical ability, and demonstrated skill in giving clear and concise directions, excellent verbal and writing skills
Ability to express thoughts clearly and to develop and communicate ideas in logical sequence
Adept at presenting information in an accurate and concise format
Ability to think critically and strategically
Comfortable working well with teams, and as a leader and member
Ability to seek opportunities to resolve problems, achieve goals, or otherwise advance the Commission's mission
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possesses a valid Driver's License from Massachusetts or another state
Ability to work in and travel to the Commissions headquarters in Worcester, along with other locations across the state as required
Approximately 25 to 50% of the time is spent in the field, out of the office
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology or related field from an accredited institution of higher education preferred
Minimum of 5-7 years of direct or related experience in Chemistry, Microbiology, Toxicology, and Biology
Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the cannabis regulatory industry preferred
Solid background in public policy, regulatory analysis, inspectional and investigatory skills, and/or regulatory enforcement/compliance and demonstrable experience in the laboratory field
Demonstrated experience managing teams, projects, budget and developing quality assurance and quality control programs
Strong experience using Microsoft Office, and case management systems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Minimum of 3-5 years experience in the cannabis regulatory industry
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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