Verano
Micropropagation Manager
Verano, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, us, 06067
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Requisition ID: 8163
Department: CPG - Cultivation
Location: Rocky Hill, CT, US, 06067
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Company Overview
Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope, and brand performance, is a vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracing a mission of saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf and MÜV dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano, MÜV, Savvy, BITS, Encore, and Avexia. Verano’s active operations span 13 U.S. states, comprised of 14 production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com. Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the tissue culture lab with primary oversight responsibilities including – initiation of new plant varieties, production planning, media preparation, sterilization, tracking plants, and all lab logistics. Develop, standardize, and optimize all technical processes within the lab, including routine updating and preparation of SOPs. Apply sterile technique to propagate tissue culture material. Log all tissue culture work and data as required. Support internal R&D efforts. Ensure that the laboratory is kept in a clean and good operating condition, including working with outside vendors as needed. Track and organize preventative maintenance, calibration, and any troubleshooting of equipment. Attend regular meetings, track performance KPIs, and provide reports to leadership. Communicate effectively and demonstrate a sense of timeliness. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a commercial cultivation facility. Three (3) years’ experience in management/leadership roles. Advanced knowledge of cannabis cultivation including organic living soil, permaculture, and horticulture. Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, initiative, attention to detail, drive for change, getting organizational support, building ownership and commitment, making tough decisions, and developing others. Ability to deliver results timely and in a pressure-filled environment. Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent. Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in plant science, biology, agricultural sciences, or equivalent area of study preferred. 4 years of management/supervisory experience preferred. Operations or performance improvement skill sets preferred. Previous experience in a highly regulated manufacturing, packaging, and/or warehouse environment is a plus. Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting, and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other natural elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity, and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.
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Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope, and brand performance, is a vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracing a mission of saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf and MÜV dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano, MÜV, Savvy, BITS, Encore, and Avexia. Verano’s active operations span 13 U.S. states, comprised of 14 production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com. Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the tissue culture lab with primary oversight responsibilities including – initiation of new plant varieties, production planning, media preparation, sterilization, tracking plants, and all lab logistics. Develop, standardize, and optimize all technical processes within the lab, including routine updating and preparation of SOPs. Apply sterile technique to propagate tissue culture material. Log all tissue culture work and data as required. Support internal R&D efforts. Ensure that the laboratory is kept in a clean and good operating condition, including working with outside vendors as needed. Track and organize preventative maintenance, calibration, and any troubleshooting of equipment. Attend regular meetings, track performance KPIs, and provide reports to leadership. Communicate effectively and demonstrate a sense of timeliness. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a commercial cultivation facility. Three (3) years’ experience in management/leadership roles. Advanced knowledge of cannabis cultivation including organic living soil, permaculture, and horticulture. Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, initiative, attention to detail, drive for change, getting organizational support, building ownership and commitment, making tough decisions, and developing others. Ability to deliver results timely and in a pressure-filled environment. Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent. Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in plant science, biology, agricultural sciences, or equivalent area of study preferred. 4 years of management/supervisory experience preferred. Operations or performance improvement skill sets preferred. Previous experience in a highly regulated manufacturing, packaging, and/or warehouse environment is a plus. Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting, and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other natural elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity, and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.
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