Lab Technician

Green Thumb•Danville, PA

22h

About The Position

The Lab Technician assists with laboratory production, including distillation, extraction, winterization, and production of cannabis-infused products. The role involves preparing equipment and cannabis plant materials, operating extraction equipment according to company SOPs, processing concentrates and extracts, and producing products to recipes while meeting safety and quality standards. The technician also cleans and maintains equipment and laboratory areas, handles supplies and waste, and may monitor production lines and collect samples for analysis. The role follows standard analytical procedures and Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices, and includes recording data in notebooks, databases, and test reports. The position requires compliance with Green Thumb policies and applicable cannabis laws and regulations. Candidates should be comfortable working in a regulated, fast-paced production environment and demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently or with a team. Previous cannabis experience is not required, though extraction experience—especially cannabis extraction—is desirable. The employee must pass required background checks, remain compliant with legal and company regulations for working in the industry, be at least 21 years old, and be approved to receive an Agent badge. Work involves repetitive motions and regular grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing. The employee may stand or walk for extended periods and must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds, or 200 pounds with assistance. The work involves daily exposure to allergens such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil.

Requirements

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 as part of a team, with 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.
Ability to understand and comply with Green Thumb rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Solid understanding of cannabis laws, rules, and regulations, and willingness to further develop knowledge of the industry and its laws.
Must pass all required background checks.
Must remain compliant with all 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.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods and lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree 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; prior cannabis extraction experience is highly desirable.
Familiarity with standard laboratory practices and prior work in production laboratory environments.

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, when assigned.
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.