CANNABIS LABORATORY EVALUATOR MANAGER
Cannabis Laboratory Evaluator Manager sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
The requirements come down to a bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $105,267 to $155,359, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
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Cannabis Laboratory Evaluator Manager appears on the State payroll at one department, Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Cannabis Regulatory Commission | 1 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $145,265. The agencies employing the most are:
- Cannabis Regulatory Commission (1)
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a senior manager in the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, manages and directs the survey, review, evaluation, and performance documentation of cannabis testing laboratories; manages the testing of cannabis products; manages monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of the status of testing, cultivation, and manufacturing of products by licensed cannabis businesses; serves as the manager of the Cannabis Laboratory Evaluation Unit; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Manages a unit responsible for site visits to cannabis testing laboratories and cannabis dispensaries throughout the state to evaluate the performance of the laboratory tests and provide consultation in the most complex matters relevant to improving the quality of performance of laboratory tests and protecting the health and safety of medicinal and recreational cannabis consumers. Directs the work of Cannabis Laboratory Evaluation Supervisors, who are responsible for a designated region or phase of the Cannabis Laboratory evaluation work. Ensures that cannabis products are safe and properly tested in accordance with approved scientific principles, procedures, and practices. Develops guidelines concerning testing methods, and ensures subordinate supervisors and staff implement guidelines consistently and in accordance with approved scientific principles, procedures, and practices. Coordinates, plans, and prioritizes the work of the unit. Manages a unit responsible for the identification of regulatory concerns and modifications of procedures for licensing, inspecting, and investigating Alternative Treatment Centers and Recreational Dispensaries. Manages a unit responsible for the collection of data from the seed-to-sale tracking system and licensing database to identify testing parameters and related results. Manages a unit responsible for the conduct of site visits at alternative treatment centers (ATC's), cultivation sites, and recreational dispensaries to evaluate their standard operating procedures, observe testing methodologies, and inspect the licensed premises to determine compliance with state regulations; conducts the most complex and sensitive site visits independently or with a group of subordinates. Collaborates with Compliance and Investigations management and staff in developing enforcement approach for testing protocols and procedures to ensure that Cannabis business licensees are in compliance with state laws and regulations. Leads efforts in implementing state of the art techniques and approaches for collecting and analyzing testing and research related data by ensuring that ATCs, recreational dispensaries, manufacturers and cultivation sites are using a quality system approach to laboratory testing that provides accurate and reliable test results. Manages a unit responsible for monitoring and tracking of the status of Cannabis business licensees, certifications, and mandatory requirements. Manages a unit responsible for implementation of measures to ensure that ATCs, recreational dispensaries and cultivation sites are using a quality system approach to laboratory testing that provides accurate and reliable test results. Serves as a subject matter expert to the Commission on issues such as regulations, protocols, and methodologies regarding cannabis testing, which includes, but is not limited to the following: potency, pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, microbial, terpenes, water content, and vape products and the operational competencies as required by law. Manages a unit responsible for enforcement actions of approved testing protocols and procedures to ensure that Cannabis business licensees are in compliance with state laws and regulations. May personally perform the most complex and sensitive enforcement actions. Manages a unit responsible for reviewing data and surveys from cannabis laboratories to ensure compliance with the International Organization for Standardization , on testing calibration laboratories. Manages a unit responsible for ensuring participation of cannabis testing laboratories in approved programs and evaluating the testing of proficiency specimens and performance to determine compliance with state and laws, rules, regulations, and accepted principles of safety. Manages a unit responsible for the evaluation of quality assurance plans and activities of cannabis testing laboratories, to determine that provisions are in place and are monitored at established frequencies to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results and the health and safety of medicinal and recreational cannabis consumers; performs the most difficult or sensitive review and evaluation tasks. Manages a unit responsible for the review of quality control programs that are in daily use within the various cannabis testing laboratories, to assess compliance with applicable state requirements and acceptable principles of safety. Manages a unit responsible for evaluation of qualifications of cannabis laboratory personnel and performance of testing laboratories, to ensure compliance with state standards. Through subordinate supervision, ensures that evaluators' check sample production is timely/accurate and meets standards set forth in state rules and regulations for the operation of testing laboratories. Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Maintains detailed and accurate reports/records pertaining to all work performed in cannabis testing laboratories. Directs and prepares clear, scientifically sound, accurate, and informative reports of investigations/ inspections containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties. Maintains close surveillance on all relevant literature, trends of thought, and new developments in the fields of cannabis, chemical testing, and laboratory management. Maintains records, reports, and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Requirements
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, or a related field.
Experience
Six (6) years of laboratory experience in analytical chemistry in a certified testing laboratory utilizing ISO/IEC principles its predecessors, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of ISO/IEC principles concerning general requirements for the testing and calibration of laboratories. Knowledge of the chemical scientific fields of knowledge involving extensive laboratory analyses/ techniques and use of standard laboratory equipment/supplies/reagents. Knowledge of existing state regulations pertaining to cannabis testing laboratories, and the ability to evaluate compliance to such standards. Knowledge of FDA-approved inactive ingredients for drug products in the case of inhalable and topical formulations or FDA GRAS ingredients for ingestible products. Knowledge of laboratory management principles, including management requirements, structural requirements, resource requirements, process requirements, and management requirements, Knowledge of the purpose of varied tests routinely performed in a cannabis testing laboratory. Knowledge of the function and use of cannabis testing equipment in various specialties. Knowledge of precautions to be taken in shipping/receiving all types of cannabis samples to avoid damage, spoilage, and other factors that may result in testing errors. Knowledge of the medicinal and recreational cannabis industries, including all aspects of the supply chain such as growing, testing, packaging, processing, and distribution. Knowledge of state regulations related to the testing of cannabis. Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques. Ability to develop guidelines and regulations. Ability to serve as a manager of an organizational unit. Ability to manage and instruct subordinates in the performance of their work. Ability to review/approve timesheets, leave, requests, scheduling, and prepare performance evaluations. Ability to detect errors in laboratory performance as a result of onsite visits or review of proficiency test results. Ability to analyze technical chemical laboratory problems, organize assigned work of subordinates, and develop effective work methods for the unit. Ability to provide technical assistance to individuals and groups of professional/ paraprofessional laboratory, regulatory, customer service, or dispensary employees. Ability to review laboratory analyses/tests of varied types per standard and prescribed procedures. Ability to manage assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to direct and prepare clear, scientifically sound, and accurate laboratory reports of tests/ analyses containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain laboratory reports, records, and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. A Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required non-supervisory experience. A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience. A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree may be substituted for two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience.