Cannabis and Natural Medicine Sciences Program Manager

Cannabis And Natural Medicine Sciences Program The Cannabis and Natural Medicine Sciences Program exists to provide a technical resource for private marijuana and hemp testing facilities, marijuana and hemp product manufacturers, and the burgeoning natural medicine space. Acting as the resource for analytical method development for cannabinoids, alkaloids, pesticide residues, heavy metals, residual solvents and microbiological contaminant analyses, the laboratory provides technical laboratory information and training to the private laboratory industry, as well as testing methodologies to increase the effectiveness of the state marijuana testing reference library. As an objective third party, the Cannabis and Natural Medicine Sciences Program serves to check the accuracy of questionable or contested product testing results by providing accurate scientific data and test results. The section also provides scientific consultation and recommendations to the DOR about laboratory testing as it pertains to public health and public safety. The staff work to protect public health and safety through testing services and robust method development and publication. This position exists to strategically direct and manage the activities of the Cannabis and Natural Medicine Sciences Program and has been delegated as the Senior Authority. The position supervises staff assigned to the cannabis and natural medicine laboratory section. This position ensures that program activities are congruent with Departmental and Division strategic goals and fulfill statutory mandates; secure new sources of funding, oversee and execute budgets; assign duties to unit supervisors and personnel, approve scheduling, leave, and work assignments; make recommendations to the appointing authority for hiring, promotions and transfers of personnel; develop policies for approval by departmental management; approve the revision and the establishment of new processes and procedures; evaluate and acquire new technologies and instruments for laboratory analysis; and provide a range of expert consultation and coordination across the Department, other state agencies, the Governor's Office, stakeholders and the public pertaining to cannabis and natural medicine. This position is responsible for ensuring that the quality of test results released from the cannabis and natural medicine laboratory meet all published standards or levels required by the submitter and regulatory authorities. The position also serves as a technical expert in these fields and is responsible for originating study design, methodologies, protocols, and scientific theories for which precedent does not exist. Key Responsibilities: Provides expert consultation to other divisions of the Health Department, other units of state and local government, and external stakeholders at the state and national levels. Serves as the Senior Authority on relevant scientific theories, principles, and regulations (e.g., MED, CDPHE, FDA, USDA, etc.) Leads and participates in local, state, and national committees related to cannabis and natural medicine. Participates in Division strategic planning and promotes collaborative change within the Division. Analytical Testing Management Provide oversight of all testing activities within the cannabis program (pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical) and ensure that appropriate processes are being followed to meet accreditation requirements. Personnel Management Manages personnel within the Cannabis and Natural Medicine Sciences through direct oversight of 4 permanent employees. Aligns staff with programmatic needs. Using long term strategic plans adopted by the Division and immediate needs of the program, creates individualized annual performance and training plans relevant to each position and in alignment with related strategic and action plans. Budget Management Manages budgets and other testing agreements that fund activities within the program. Align staffing needs and grant deliverables with budget. Prepare and execute budgets in collaboration with the Division Fiscal Manager. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Residency Requirement: This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. Experience Only: Ten (10) years of relevant experience in chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, method development and validation, and laboratory testing and supervision, or closely related fields OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or closely-related science degree and/or relevant experience in chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, method development and validation, and laboratory testing and supervision or in an occupation related to the work equal to ten (10) years **This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.** Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at View email address on click.appcast.io within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules. #J-18808-Ljbffr