Laboratory Technician

The Lab Technician will be responsible for all aspects of plant extraction and various processes associated with cannabis product development. The Lab Technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to process and extract clean, high quality, safe medicine for our patients. The Lab Technician must possess a keen attention to detail and record keeping, and a willingness to continually learn more about the subject.

• Assists in extracting and processing finished medicine

• Keeps accurate records on each plant using system protocols

• Records and tracks accurate weights and measurements of medicine throughout the processing procedures using company systems and protocols

• Maintains a clean, safe environment inside the processing area

• Inspects medicine for defects using a variety of magnification tools

• Calibrates, operates, cleans and stores equipment including heat sealers, etc.

• Provides consistent oversight of extraction procedures, ensuring standardized requirements and accuracy

• Masters various techniques for marijuana extraction and infusion

• Expertise in CO2, butane and ethanol extraction methods as well as the purification, separation and isolation of various compounds of cannabis

• Knowledge of distillation techniques

• Maintains quality control measures to ensure a high-quality product

• Ensures compliance with State regulations and testing requirements

• Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, equipment, including material safety data sheets for all chemicals and products

• Ensures accurate weighing and inventory

• Conducts cannabis plant extraction, including but not limited to the safe operation of open/closed loop systems, CO2 extraction, freeze drying, vacuum ovens, high pressure gas systems, and rotary evaporation.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cannabis medical products (distillate, oils, tinctures, topicals, concentrates, edibles etc.)

• Follow all company policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Attend work regularly as scheduled.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related sciences field preferred or in lieu of degree, equivalent work experience

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in extraction processes in a lab that adheres to strict health and safety policies and procedures

• Work history showing progressive responsibility, willingness to accept additional projects or challenges.

• Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Sterling, MA

• Must be 21 or older

• Must pass a state/federal CORI check