Processing Lab Supervisor

Curaleaf•Tooele, UT

1d•$51,000 - $62,000

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 Lab Processing Supervisor, you’ll oversee day-to-day post-processing lab operations while staying hands-on in production. You’ll lead the extraction team, maintain quality and compliance standards, and keep schedules, training, and documentation aligned to support consistent, high-quality output. You’ll partner closely with the Operations Manager to monitor performance, address issues, and keep production moving efficiently.

Requirements

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
2+ years of experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
2+ years of hands-on leadership experience, with a track record of coaching teams
Experience in scientific and technical documentation, including SOPs, training materials, and process documentation
You have hands-on knowledge of ethanol extraction, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, distillation, and product formulation
You’re comfortable building weekly and monthly production schedules, establishing daily performance metrics, and tracking output against goals
Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards, with hands-on experience safely handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals and hazardous materials in an extraction lab environment
Comfortable using laboratory computer systems and software, with strong recordkeeping and audit practices to ensure production documentation is accurate and complete
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time, lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary
Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens
Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels

Nice To Haves

You have experience working with Vitalis extraction equipment
You bring at least 1 year of experience working in the cannabis industry
Experience supporting quality control and testing, including hands-on work with HPLC and GC analysis

Responsibilities

Supervise and support the Post Processing team through clear communication, planning, coaching, and performance management
Own daily, weekly, and monthly production reporting, including actual vs. expected output, variance explanations, attendance tracking, and all required paperwork
Prepare for efficient production by reviewing schedules, clarifying specifications, calculating batch requirements, and assembling materials for extractions, distillation, and formulations
Coordinate team schedules across overlapping shifts, accounting for PTO and call-offs to maintain production continuity
Train and onboard Post Processing staff while maintaining accurate training and compliance documentation
Operate and oversee extraction, purification, and processing activities, including ethanol extraction in a C1D2 environment and refinement of crude oil into finished products
Execute purification processes such as winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation, and distillation
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment including extractors, heaters, chillers, vacuum pumps, centrifuges, balances, and distillation units
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment in accordance with cGMP standards, SOPs, and safety regulations
Manage inventory, preventative maintenance records, requisitions, and WIP cycle counts within MJ Freeway
Maintain accurate records, data logs, MSDS documentation, and ensure proper storage and disposal of materials and waste in compliance with state regulations