Lab Technician

Green Thumb•Centreville, MD

11d

About The Position

The Lab Technician assists with laboratory production, including distillation, extraction, winterization, and production of cannabis-infused products. The role prepares cannabis plant material and laboratory equipment, operates extraction equipment according to Green Thumb standard operating procedures (SOPs), and processes cannabis concentrates and extracts. The technician contributes to production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards, produces products according to recipes and SOPs, and helps keep equipment and laboratory spaces clean, sanitary, and safe. Work may also include monitoring the production line and collecting samples for analysis. The role follows standard analytical procedures and SOPs to support Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance, and records data in laboratory notebooks, computer databases, and test reports.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for handling hazardous chemicals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with sound judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness.
Ability to adapt to a demanding, fast-paced environment and demonstrate critical thinking.
Professionalism and integrity, including when handling confidential information.
Must understand and comply with Green Thumb rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Must have a solid understanding of cannabis laws, rules, and regulations, and a passion for continuing to learn about the industry and its laws.
Must pass required background checks and remain compliant with applicable legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
Must be at least 21 years of age and approved to receive an Agent badge.
Must be able to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
May need to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds, or 200 pounds with assistance.
Daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.

Nice To Haves

Associate or four-year degree with relevant college courses in biology, chemistry, or physics.
Prior production laboratory or manufacturing experience.
Prior experience working in regulated environments.
Prior extraction experience; cannabis extraction experience is highly desirable.
Previous cannabis experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare laboratory equipment and cannabis plant materials for extraction.
Operate extraction equipment in accordance with Green Thumb SOPs.
Process cannabis concentrates and extracts.
Meet production goals while focusing on safety and quality.
Produce products according to recipes and SOPs while maintaining quality standards.
Clean and maintain extraction equipment and the laboratory facility.
Store supplies and equipment, dispose of waste according to guidelines, and keep work areas sanitary and safe.
Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware.
Monitor the production line and collect samples for analysis, as needed.
Follow SOPs and standard analytical procedures to support Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.
Record data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports.