Extraction Technician

Jushi • Manassas, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Extraction Technician plays a crucial role in the extraction process of compounds or substances from raw materials. They are responsible for operating and maintaining extraction equipment, following standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensuring the quality and purity of the extracted products.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific-based field (Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry), Manufacturing, Engineering, or similar field or at least 2 years’ experience in cannabis extraction
• Demonstrated ability to achieve manufacturing objectives in terms of volume, product mix, cost, and quality.
• Extensive knowledge in environment, health and safety standards in manufacturing operations required.
• Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment.
• Be able to lift and handle up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner.
• Knowledge and experience related to producing medical marijuana products; extraction techniques; and routes of administration.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively, orally and in writing with various audiences.
• Knowledge and ability to use standard lab equipment; filling equipment, vacuum ovens, hot plates, extraction equipment, etc
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and Excel with a strong attention to detail
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the cannabis industry.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydrocarbon extraction, CO2 extraction, and distillation techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of extraction and chemical processing techniques preferred.
• Previous commercial cannabis extraction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the grinding, decarb, and extraction of cannabis biomass via CO2, Solventless and Hydrocarbon extraction
• Responsible for performing refinement processes such as winterization, filtration, separations, and distillation.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains extraction, refinement, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with basic scientific principles and laboratory experience.
• Ability to follow written instructions, document in batch records, and enter data accurately in excel based tracking systems.
• Must follow all applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines. This includes the safe and proper operation of any/all relevant machinery, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Ensure product meets all requirements for compliance, stability, safety, and desired interest by target audience.
• Follow good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and cleaned as required.
• Clean and maintain laboratory, glassware and all equipment utilized in the processing of cannabis and cannabis infused products.
• Maintain batch records for all raw materials and in-process materials in all tracking systems.
• Manage raw materials and coordinate material and resource allocation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short, and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees