Cannabis Laboratory Technician

Job Overview
Curaleaf is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, dedicated to enhancing lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise, and reliability, we offer industry-leading service, product selection, and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets.

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Cannabis Laboratory Technician to join our team. This role will be responsible for operating highly sophisticated extraction and purification equipment to process concentrates and extracts. You will also be involved in authoring and following procedures for extraction and post-processing, including operation of pressurized systems, solvent addition and recovery, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation, and distillation.

Responsibilities
* Operate laboratory equipment such as extraction vessels, pumps, heaters, chillers, ovens, balances, vacuum pumps, freeze dryers, regulators, detectors, distillation equipment, and other laboratory equipment.
* Perform daily extractions, build production plans, adhere to production timelines, and meet production goals in accordance with forecasts and inventory expectations.
* Prepare for production by reviewing production schedules, studying and clarifying specifications, calculating requirements, assembling and weighing plant materials and supplies for extraction.
* Manage, train, and develop lab employees.
* Maintain rigorous laboratory notes and inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, as well as experimental records.
* Assist in building experimental designs for new project initiatives, new products, and process improvements.
* Assist engineers within the National Process Development/R&D team to ensure new development initiatives are being implemented.
* Install, maintain, and repair plumbing and electrical components for related extraction equipment.
* Clean and maintain equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and standard operating procedures; comply with legal regulations; monitor environment.
* Store supplies and equipment, dispose of waste according to state guidelines, and keep laboratory, storerooms, and working areas inspection-ready.
* Wash and sanitize laboratory glassware.
* Perform clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing.
* Maintain material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products.
* Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements
* High school degree and 2+ years of relevant technical or vocational school required.
* B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or similar preferred.
* 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting preferred.

Salary Range
$28.25/hour based on location and experience.

Benefits
Curaleaf offers competitive pay, health insurance, dental vision, generous PTO and parental leave, 401(K) retirement plan, life/AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability, community involvement initiatives, employee referral bonuses, and product discounts.

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