Lab Manager

Lab Manager The Great Ascent Boulder, CO Job Details Full-time From $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Safety data sheet (SDS) reading Manufacturing management Staff supervision Teamwork Laboratory safety Team leadership Technical documentation Safety regulations Data analysis skills Manufacturing standard operating procedures Team development Managing laboratory teams Chemical separation processes Attention to detail Laboratory standard operating procedures Compliance documentation Laboratory sample extraction Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Technical Proficiency Chemical safety protocols Standard operating procedures drafting Full Job Description About Great Ascent Botanicals Great Ascent Botanicals is a Colorado cannabis company building a best-in-class operation. We run a high-performing team focused on quality extraction, compliant production, and scalable wholesale. We're looking for people who want to own their domain, not just occupy it. Role Overview The Lab Manager oversees all extraction and post-processing operations, ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role requires hands-on technical expertise in cannabis extraction alongside the leadership skills to build and manage a high-performing lab team. Responsibilities Extraction & Production Operate and oversee CO2, short path distillation, and rotary evaporation (rotovap) equipment Manage all phases of extraction: crude production, winterization, distillation, and formulation Lead vape pen oil production, ensuring consistency and quality across batches Develop and refine SOPs for all extraction and post-processing workflows Monitor and optimize yields, potency, and throughput Quality Assurance & Testing Maintain rigorous QA/QC protocols across all production stages Coordinate with third-party testing laboratories; review and interpret COAs Investigate and resolve quality failures; implement corrective actions Ensure all products meet label claim accuracy and release standards Compliance & Safety Ensure full compliance with Colorado MED regulations and METRC seed-to-sale tracking Maintain OSHA and SDS compliance; conduct safety training for lab staff Manage all lab documentation, batch records, and audit-ready recordkeeping Prepare for and support state inspections and internal audits Team & Operations Management Hire, train, and supervise lab staff including extraction technicians and lab technicians Create and manage production schedules aligned with wholesale and retail demand Oversee lab inventory: raw materials, solvents, consumables, and finished goods Manage lab equipment maintenance schedules; coordinate repairs and calibrations Assist with budget planning and cost-of-production tracking Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with the Director of Operations on production planning and capacity Partner with the wholesale team to meet order fulfillment timelines Support new product development and formulation initiatives Requirements 3+ years of cannabis extraction experience in a licensed facility Hands-on proficiency with CO2 extraction, short path distillation, and rotovap operations Working knowledge of Colorado MED regulations and METRC Experience managing or supervising a lab team Ability to read and interpret COAs and third-party lab reports Strong understanding of

OSHA/SDS

requirements and lab safety protocols Detail-oriented with excellent documentation habits Proven ability to develop and improve SOPs Preferred Experience with vape pen formulation and filling operations Background in white-label or multi-SKU production environments Familiarity with extraction economics and yield optimization What We Offer Ownership of your department from day one Direct access to leadership and fast decision-making Opportunity to shape lab operations at a company with serious growth momentum Competitive compensation

Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person