Lab Technician

The Role

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment and cannabis plant materials for extraction
• Operate intricate extraction equipment in accordance with Green Thumb SOPs
• Process cannabis concentrates and extracts
• Deliver on production goals, while focused on safety and quality
• Produce product per recipes and SOP's, maintaining high quality standards
• Clean and maintain extraction equipment and laboratory facility
• Store supplies and equipment, dispose of waste according to guidelines, and keep laboratory working areas sanitary and safe
• Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware
• Employee may also be responsible for monitoring production line and collecting samples for analysis.
• Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance
• Record data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports

Qualifications

• Associate or 4-year degree with relevant college courses in biology, chemistry, or physics preferred
• Prior production laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred
• Prior experience working in regulated environments preferred
• Prior extraction experience desirable, prior cannabis extraction experience highly desirable
• Basic math skills
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
• Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks.
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must be approved to receive an Agent badge.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Physical demands - May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

• • • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Employee Discount
    • Mental Health Programs
    • 401(k)
    • Daily Pay
    • Supplemental Insurance
    • Perks Marketplace
    • Flexible Spending Account / Health Spending Account
    • And much more

Calling all curious, collaborative, compassionate, boundary-pushing, trustworthy stewards: There’s a place for you.

People are everything at Green Thumb. Some of us nurture plants while others pore over legal documents or open new stores. A few things we have in common? We’re stewards of the plant, a happy and humble bunch and genuinely love what we do.