Lab Technician

Green Thumb•Abingdon, VA

About The Position

The Lab Technician assists with laboratory production, including distillation, extraction, winterization, and production of cannabis-infused products. The role involves preparing plant materials and laboratory equipment, operating extraction equipment, processing concentrates and extracts, and producing products according to recipes and standard operating procedures. The technician helps meet production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards, cleanliness, and compliance with Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices. The position may also involve monitoring the production line and collecting samples for analysis, and requires recording data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees.
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or as part of a team, using 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 understand cannabis laws, rules, and regulations and have a passion for furthering industry and regulatory knowledge.
Must pass all required background checks and remain compliant with 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 perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
May be required 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.
Work involves 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.

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 required.
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.