Cannabis Laboratory Specialist - Helena, United States - State of Montana

Description

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Our services impact EVERY Montanan MISSION STATEMENT To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers over 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor and marijuana laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana.

The Cannabis Control Division is responsible for the licensing, regulating and enforcement of the marijuana laws of Montana. The Cannabis Control Division administers the state's Marijuana Codes, which governs the cultivation, manufacturing, and sale of cannabis products.

The division provides customer service with a focus on public safety to ensure a safe, orderly, and regulated system for safe and responsible consumption of marijuana products.

The Cannabis Control Division includes the Administrative Team, Licensing Unit, and the Inspection/Compliance Unit.
The Administrative Team oversees the daily management of the division. This group of staff consists of the administrator, deputy administrator, management officer, management analysts and division support staff.

What We Can Offer You The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits. Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers. Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources. Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment. Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year. Sick leave- 12 days a year. 11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time. Flexible hours. Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

DUTIES Job Overview:
This position resides in the Cannabis Control Division of Department of Revenue. The Cannabis Lab Specialist performs a variety of duties assigned by management.

This position assists in overseeing projects related to quality assurance and laboratory system improvement functions with current and potential marijuana laboratories in Montana within the Marijuana Laboratory Program.

Duties include assisting with marijuana laboratory audits and compliance issues, assisting with the development and implementation of quality improvement projects internally and with external partners, researching best practices for marijuana testing and compliance, researching other state marijuana programs rules, analyzing and interpreting marijuana data, identifying data trends and compliance issues, and enforcement of ARMs.

Knowledge of:
Advanced knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry testing processes. Ideal candidate would have additional knowledge of serology, PCR, and Microbiology. Knowledge and experience in quality management systems, quality control, quality improvement, and good laboratory practices. Computers and database management systems (i.e.

GenTax, METRC) Quality assurance methods Administrative rule processes and guidelines Compliance standards and regulations Records management Statutes, Administrative Rules, and policies for marijuana testing laboratories Complex quality assurance testing laboratories inspection concerns with an emphasis on the health and safety of consumers Collection of evidence procedure Compliance standards and regulations Inspection requirements Skills in:

Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Advanced knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry testing processes. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Effective time management and organization skills. Acute attention to detail and observation skills. Ability to use reason and logic to identify and solve problems. Ability to facilitate collaboration and cooperation with others. Research and data analysis.

Conflict resolution and customer service Microsoft programs and other data base applications Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication You would be a great fit for this position if you have:

Demonstrate self-motivation Follow instructions Provide timely customer service Handling multiple priorities under deadlines Work independently but also as a team Working Conditions Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.

Office environment. Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds. Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver's license.


REMOTE/TELEWORK:
This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor.

Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program.

Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents.

DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. or All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, via the "Apply Online" button located on this posting. Please include three professional references, as well as names and contact information of your last three supervisors.


Applicant Pool Statement:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

QualificationsEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, or physical sciences.
• Advanced scientific degree is desirable but not required.
• At least 2 years related laboratory experience in a regulated environment, such as marijuana laboratories, CLIA, EPA, DOD, NELAC, or ISO17025 accredited laboratories.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience in microbiology and analytical chemistry.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.