Tyler Lomax, PhD, MS

High-level managerial position, responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory. Responsible for performing a wide array of laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses, assures compliance with all applicable regulations. Functions include: • Ensuring compliance with all state regulatory, corporate, and customer service requirements • Ensuring that all employees are properly trained in quality-related procedures • Responsible for the development, modification, verification, and validation of methods • Participating in the establishment and ongoing improvement of quality control systems • Ensuring the safety of all personnel by overseeing the proper use of protective equipment during all sampling and testing activities • Developing and maintaining documentation to comply with record keeping requirements • Verifying the results of analyses conducted in the laboratory • Compiles, reviews, and send certificates of analysis to customers • Reviews, approves, and uploads test data to respective state's seed-to-sale tracking system • Developing and implementing analytical techniques and methodology to increase the accuracy and efficiency of all laboratory-related matters • Encouraging project and process designs that simplify compliance with quality requirements • Interacting with customers to provide analytical support as needed • Auditing and updating standard operating procedures • Conducting analytical tests, including but not limited to potency, pesticide, residual solvent, heavy metal and moisture analyses • Coordinating with customer service team members to proactively respond to customer complaints and inquiries • Implementing solutions to quality control problems through inspections, investigations and audits • Consulting with clients and government regulators as needed • Conducting client site visits as needed and • Performing other duties as needed for the successful operation of the laboratory.

High-level managerial position, responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory. Responsible for assisting in the performance of a wide array of laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses while assuring compliance with all applicable regulations. • Ensures compliance with all state regulatory, corporate, and customer service requirements • Assists in train of employees with regard to applicable SOP and quality related functions • Aids in development, modification, verification and validation of methods • Participation in the establishment and ongoing improvement of quality control systems • Works to ensure the safety of all personnel by overseeing the proper use of protective equipment during all sampling and testing activities • Helps to develop and maintain documentation to comply with record keeping requirements • Aids in the verification of analyses conducted in the laboratory; works with the Lab Director to compile, review, and send certificates of analysis to customers • Reviews, approves and uploads test data to respective state's seed-to-sale tracking system • Helps to develop and implement analytical techniques and methodology to increase accuracy and efficiency of all laboratory-related matters • Encourages project and process designs that simplify compliance with quality requirements • Interacts with customers to provide analytical support as needed • Aids in auditing and updating standard operation procedures • Conducts analytical tests, including but not limited to potency, pesticide, residual solvent, heavy metal and moisture analyses • Helps with the coordination of the customer service team members to proactively respond to customer complaints and inquiries • Implements solutions to quality control problems discovered through various inspections, investigations, and audits

Responsible for advanced laboratory support functions to include calibration, standard preparation, instrument tuning, instrument and equipment maintenance, and analysis of data used for laboratory quality control. Daily work involves the use of various types of machinery, lab equipment and complex computer programs to perform tests, record data or findings and present information. • Works with Department Head to ensure lab efficiencies for prioritization, workflow, and sample preparation, as well as the loading and running of instruments • Identifies opportunities for improvement; works with Department Head to implement new and improved methods and processes • Assists with the upkeep and improvement of the quality management system to include Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and the employee training programs • Prepares calibrations and verifies quality controls for laboratory instruments and methods; uses data to recognize and/or correct possible processing or instrument errors • Acquires and analyzes data used to perform and report analytical laboratory testing of cannabis products • Assists with the validation of test methods and with Research and Development (R&D) related activities • Imports data into LIMS and Seed-to-Sale systems; provides for the documentation and tracking of Continuing Calibration Verification (CCV) Standards for Quality Assurance • Prepares reports related to cannabinoid potency, terpene potency, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, microbiologic organisms, water activity and mycotoxins • Submits data reports and Certificates of Analysis for Department Head approval • Provides guidance and support for all duties commonly assigned to Field Samplers and Lab Technicians • Generate novel protocols for cannabis product analysis • Method optimization using Shimadzu LabSolutions Software

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