DescriptionWhy The Botanist? The Botanist is a subsidiary of Acreage Holdings, Inc., a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. Acreage dug its roots in the cannabis industry back in 2011 and has successfully grown its footprint across several states ever since! Acreage also continues to expand its brands such as The Botanist, Superflux, and Prime in current and new markets. As industry leaders today, we have a responsibility to create a sustainable, diverse, equitable and inclusive industry for present and future generations. We stand strong behind our mission, which is to combine operational excellence with a burning passion, by cultivating, producing, and dispensing the highest quality cannabis products and brand experienced. By making quality cannabis accessible, we hope to inspire everyone to embrace cannabis as a force for good in the world. Who you'll work for The Botanist: Our Culture: Here at The Botanist, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry. We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us! About the Role (Extraction Technician): The Extraction Technician will be responsible for all aspects of plant extraction and various processes associated with cannabis product development. The Extraction Technician provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to process and extract clean, high quality, safe medicine for our patients. The Extraction Technician must possess a keen attention to detail and record keeping, and a willingness to continually learn more about the subject.RequirementsHow you'll make a difference (required duties and responsibilities):
- 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.
Skills to be Successful (minimum qualifications):
- 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