You are here: Home » About » Our Team

Our Team


Our team at SC Laboratories is comprised of a diverse group of industry experts in the medical cannabis community.  It is our goal to further the progression of the medical cannabis movement through science, education, and innovation. We are driven by our dedication to the movement and our belief that safe access to medical cannabis benefits the direction of  integrative medicine.

 

Josh Werzer

Josh Wurzer, Laboratory Director

Joshua Wurzer directs our laboratory operations of testing and research including the development of processes, services and products.

Read More


Joshua brings to our team extensive industry experience in the medical cannabis testing industry. Josh has seven years of experience in the pharmaceutical and electronic materials industries as a Research and Development Chemist. We at SC Laboratories trust his experience and knowledge as one of the preeminent medical cannabis testing authorities to develop the most robust and comprehensive testing offerings in our industry. Joshua holds a Chemistry degree from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.

Alec Dixon

Alec Dixon, Sales Director

Alec Dixon is the director of sales and outreach. Alec served in the US Navy for five years, and has five years experience in sales and consultation for an industry leader in the hydroponic industry.

Read More


Alec's military service and extensive, industry specific knowledge is a driving force in our focus on patient advocacy, community outreach, and education.  Alec is currently pursuing a B.A. degree in agro-ecology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Jeff Gray Jeff Gray, Business Director

Jeff Gray is director of SC Laboratories in the areas of business development and negotiation, accounting, human resources, and financial planning.

Read More


Jeff's prior experience includes serving as a representative and public speaker for the Social Security Administration for 8 years. Jeff sees serving his community as a necessary balance to his professional life. In addition to volunteer work for different charities, he's also served on the Board of Directors for nonprofit Homeless Garden Project(501c3) in Santa Cruz, California for 5 years. Jeff holds a degree in Business Management from the University of California, Santa Cruz.


Ian Rice Ian Rice, Director of Marketing and Development

Ian Rice is  SC Laboratories director of marketing, development, and public relations.  Ian has significant education and work experience in the medical cannabis industry...

Read More


...having been a consultant to medical cannabis cultivators, dispensaries, and patients. Ian worked as a paralegal and trial assistant for one of the most prominent marijuana defense attorneys in California for the 3 years until co-founding SC Laboratories.

Our Mission

It is SC Laboratories' mission to be the premier provider of specialized tests and related services for medical cannabis.  SC Laboratories is an analytical laboratory seeking to co-create a new paradigm in cannabis testing. One that balances the need for informed patients with the progress of a healthy industry. 

It is our vision to be recognized as an industry performance leader, surpassing our competitors in quality, innovation, value, and excellence in applied scientific methods and processes. 

As medical marijuana continues to gain important scientific and political legitimacy, the need to raise the standards of cultivation practices and overall transparency of the product is clear. Together as producers, distributers, and patients, we can build a safe and healthy industry.