Research And Development Manager

Job Title: Research & Development Engineer

Pay Range: $75K–$100K per year

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8hr shift

We are seeking an experienced Research & Development Engineer to drive innovation across our cannabis product portfolio. This role plays a key part in developing new products and improving existing formulations and processes, with a focus on quality, compliance, and scalability. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, chemists, and manufacturing teams to bring market-ready products to life.

*** Hands-on experience in a similar role at successful cannabis companies is the most important qualification for this position. A degree is preferred but not required.***

• Product Development: Design, develop, and test new cannabis products and formulations, including pre-rolls, vapes, and gummies.
• Innovation: Lead innovation in product design, ingredients, and manufacturing techniques to create differentiated, market-leading products.
• Research: Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer insights to inform R&D strategy.
• Process Optimization: Improve existing products and manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, consistency, and sustainability.
• Compliance: Ensure all R&D activities and production processes meet regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to translate concepts into scalable, compliant products aligned with company goals.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed R&D documentation, including SOPs, formulations, test results, and compliance records.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct and oversee testing to ensure product safety, efficacy, and consistency.

• Experience: 3-5+ years of R&D experience, preferably within the cannabis industry or related fields (pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, consumer packaged goods).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field preferred (not required).
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of cannabis extraction methods, product formulation, and manufacturing processes.
• Innovation Focus: Demonstrated success bringing new products to market with a creative, solutions-oriented approach.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with cannabis industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical information.
• Team-Oriented: Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

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