Laboratory Technician (PM)

Vireo Health•Otsego, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Vireo Health, a physician-founded cannabis company, the team of over 500 individuals is dedicated to blending science, technology, and passion to create high-quality cannabis products and experiences. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, building community through employee engagement, events, and non-profit partnerships, and is rapidly expanding nationwide. As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting the manufacturing team with the production of cannabis-based medicines within a clean lab environment. This position primarily focuses on the precise dosing and filling of various formulations into their final delivery formats, including vape cartridges, tincture bottles, tablets, soft gels, and other portioned products.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years' experience working in a regulated environment with automated or semi-automated equipment (in lieu of a technical degree).
Previous experience in medical cannabis industry.

Nice To Haves

2 year technical degree in automation, packaging and biomedical technology or related field.

Responsibilities

Assist the manufacturing team in the production of cannabis-based medicines in a clean lab environment.
Dose and fill 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.
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.
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.
Perform machine maintenance.
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.