Laboratory Technician

Vireo Health•Otsego, MN

2d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

At Vireo Health, we’re not just another cannabis company—we’re a movement. Founded by physicians and driven by innovation, we blend science, technology, and passion to create top-tier cannabis products and experiences. Our team of 500+ bold creators and trailblazers are shaping the future of the industry, and we want you to be part of it. We take pride in being one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in cannabis, fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Through employee engagement, community events, and non-profit partnerships, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a community. As we rapidly expand nationwide, we’re looking for talented, driven, and passionate people to join us. If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, let’s grow the future together. What impact you’ll make: You’ll assist the manufacturing team in the production of cannabis-based medicines in a clean lab environment. This lab position is primarily focused on dosing and filling formulations into their final delivery format, such as vape cartridges, tincture bottles, tablets, soft gels, and other portioned delivery forms. Package cannabis products following formulation and dosage requirements. Operate tablet and soft gel manufacturing equipment. Carry out quality control checks on finished products. Maintain and update work instructions. Perform necessary steps in processing and manufacturing of cannabis materials. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Able to work independently as well as operating as a team. Keep a detailed laboratory log, dating and recording all tasks performed and relevant results. Perform weekly safety-checks of fire-extinguishing equipment, eyewash stations and shower stations. Attend safety meetings as required. Perform other functions as necessary to provide an adequate supply of products to meet patient demand. Able to set up, maintain and repair equipment. Keep an inventory of production materials to ensure supply chain stability. Provide feedback to improve process quality and efficiency. Some machine maintenance will be required. Assist the edibles manager with weighing out and preparing batch ingredients. Assist the edibles manager by mixing, combining, melting the ingredients, and monitoring the mixture. Use the depositor machine to deposit the mixture into molds. Package the finished goods into their final packaging.

Requirements

2 year technical degree in automation, packaging and biomedical technology or related field preferred.
In lieu of technical degree, minimum 3 years' experience working in a regulated environment with automated or semi-automated equipment.
Previous experience in medical cannabis industry.

Responsibilities

Assist the manufacturing team in the production of cannabis-based medicines in a clean lab environment.
This lab position is primarily focused on dosing and filling formulations into their final delivery format, such as vape cartridges, tincture bottles, tablets, soft gels, and other portioned delivery forms.
Package cannabis products following formulation and dosage requirements.
Operate tablet and soft gel manufacturing equipment.
Carry out quality control checks on finished products.
Maintain and update work instructions.
Perform necessary steps in processing and manufacturing of cannabis materials.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Able to work independently as well as operating as a team.
Keep a detailed laboratory log, dating and recording all tasks performed and relevant results.
Perform weekly safety-checks of fire-extinguishing equipment, eyewash stations and shower stations.
Attend safety meetings as required.
Perform other functions as necessary to provide an adequate supply of products to meet patient demand.
Able to set up, maintain and repair equipment.
Keep an inventory of production materials to ensure supply chain stability.
Provide feedback to improve process quality and efficiency.
Some machine maintenance will be required.
Assist the edibles manager with weighing out and preparing batch ingredients.
Assist the edibles manager by mixing, combining, melting the ingredients, and monitoring the mixture.
Use the depositor machine to deposit the mixture into molds.
Package the finished goods into their final packaging.