Job Description

The Laboratory Technician will work within the Laboratory Department and report to the Laboratory Processing Supervisor.
The Laboratory Technician will assist the Lab Manager by carrying out day-to-day tasks. It is expected that you will learn and be able to perform all tasks within the laboratory area.

Job Duties

Preparing for production by reviewing the production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing plant materials and supplies for extraction.
Operating highly sophisticated extraction equipment; Processing concentrates and extracts
Cleaning and maintaining extraction equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment.
Operating, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing laboratory equipment such as extraction vessels, heaters/chillers, ovens, balances, vacuum pumps, and other laboratory equipment.
Following procedures for extract purification including ethanol addition, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation, and distillation.
Assisting with the development of further purification processes and in-process materials, including processes for new products.
Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and preparing requisitions as needed, maintaining inventory within state-issued cannabis inventory software.
Storing supplies and equipment, disposing of waste according to state guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate.
Washing and sanitizing laboratory glassware.
Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing.
Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and batch records
Maintaining material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products.
Performing related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant Degree with 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting preferred
1-2 years of experience with Supercritical Extraction is highly preferred
Laboratory experience
Manufacturing
Laboratory procedures

Job Skills:

Knowledge of and hands-on experience with Supercritical Extraction and Rotary Evaporation desired
Mechanical inclination with the ability to monitor, maintain and troubleshoot/repair laboratory equipment
Ability to keep precise, highly detailed, and accurate records of calculations, procedures, and inventory of equipment, chemicals, consumables, and production
Knowledge of scientific laboratory procedures and techniques as used in a chemistry laboratory
Knowledge of scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus
Knowledge of scientific methods of measurements
Proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes
Capabilities with computer systems, software, and hardware common to laboratories recordkeeping procedures