Extraction Technician

Verano•Jessup, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extraction Technician provides on-site support to extraction operations at a cannabis cultivation facility and is responsible for the cannabis extraction process and manufacturing cannabis concentrates. Technicians may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments as needed, including processing dry cannabis flower. This is a full-time position paying $23 per hour.

Requirements

At least 6 months working within the company as an extraction specialist.
At least 1–3 years of experience in a related position.
Able to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
Positive attitude and ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Willingness to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment safely.
Ability to understand proper and safe handling of hazardous materials.
Effective time-management and multitasking skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Authorized to work in the United States.
At least 21 years of age and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
Must comply with laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in a scientific discipline.
Previous experience in a regulated production facility, such as food, beverage, or CPG.
Previous experience in a laboratory setting.
Knowledge of extractions, separations, isolations, distillation, and/or fractionation.

Responsibilities

Execute every rotating position in the extraction lab without supervision.
Perform routine maintenance and servicing of extraction equipment.
Use BioTrack for combinations, conversions, adjustments, room transfers, and pulling and reading reports.
Complete packaging processes, including batch records, accurate final product counts, and sending out finished goods.
Prepare equipment, biomass, and raw materials for extraction.
Perform extractions and post-extraction processes.
Operate extraction equipment, including rotary evaporators, reactors, and filtration equipment.
Maintain product consistency and efficiency through quality-control testing and procedures.
Collect samples for quality testing as needed.
Clean and sterilize equipment and the workspace regularly.
Maintain inventory records for raw materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
Manage, document, and dispose of laboratory waste.
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals and products.
Follow laboratory safety protocols and company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Monitor and maintain quality-control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the facility and production areas.
Immediately inform the Extraction Manager of system or equipment discrepancies.
Ensure products meet quality and visual standards and report concerns to management for remediation.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.