Lead Processing Lab Technician

Curaleaf•Tooele, UT

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. As a Lead Processing Lab Technician at Curaleaf, you’ll play a key role in producing high-quality cannabis concentrates and extracts through safe, precise, and compliant extraction processes. You’ll oversee daily operations within the lab, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and adherence to all company and state regulations.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
You have hands-on experience with supercritical extraction systems
You bring a background in the cannabis industry or another highly regulated production setting
You hold an OSHA 10/30 certification
You’re detail-oriented, safety-minded, and thrive in a fast-paced, process-driven environment

Nice To Haves

You hold an associate’s degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Review production schedules, clarify specifications, and prepare plant materials and supplies for extraction
Operate and monitor sophisticated extraction and purification equipment to produce terpene and cannabinoid-rich extracts
Perform essential processing steps including ethanol addition, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation, and distillation
Maintain, adjust, and repair lab equipment such as extraction vessels, chillers, ovens, balances, and vacuum pumps
Support the development of new purification methods and in-process materials to drive innovation and product quality
Manage and track inventory in state-issued cannabis systems, ensuring all materials and finished products are accurately recorded
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment following cGMP and safety standards
Assist with vape formulation processes and oversee third-party testing submissions
Lead, train, and support Lab Technicians, promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement