Lab Technician

Green Thumb•Abingdon, VA

8d•$19 - $19

About The Position

The Lab Technician assists with laboratory production, including distillation, extraction, winterization, and production of cannabis-infused products. The role uses standard laboratory practices and production processes in a highly regulated industry, with a focus on regulatory compliance, workplace safety, product quality, and production goals. The technician operates and maintains extraction equipment, prepares cannabis materials, processes concentrates and extracts, follows recipes and standard operating procedures, and maintains sanitary and safe laboratory work areas. The position may also involve monitoring a production line and collecting samples for analysis, as well as recording laboratory data and reports.

Requirements

Must pass all required background checks.
Must remain compliant with applicable legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be approved to receive an Agent badge.
Basic math skills.
Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees.
Ability to work independently or among teams, with sound judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
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 furthering knowledge of the industry and its laws.

Nice To Haves

Associate or four-year degree with relevant college coursework 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.

Responsibilities

Prepare laboratory equipment and cannabis plant materials for extraction.
Operate intricate 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 high quality standards.
Clean and maintain extraction equipment and the laboratory facility.
Store supplies and equipment, dispose of waste according to guidelines, and keep laboratory 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 meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.
Record data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports.