Laboratory Technician (Extraction)
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Position Overview

The Extraction Technician is responsible for following established protocols, regulations and procedures during the cannabis extraction process while operating equipment and conducting activities required to manufacture and store product, as well as properly maintain production equipment and materials necessary to run a world-class extration lab.

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour plus benefits

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Operating extraction and distillation equipment and handling extraction gases winterizing, refining, distilling, and/or formulating final product
• Follow Policies & Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state medical marijuana regulations
• Cleaning and maintenance of lab and extraction equipment as required by procedures and manufacturer specifications
• Maintain accountability of all raw materials, finished products, and by-product
• Maintain records of product and inventory within Seed-To-Sale software system
• Maintain safety equipment and records
• Perform clerical work as it pertains to extraction lab activities
• Understanding regulations/changes to regulations (local and state level)
• Perform QA/QC through analytical testing for quality, consistency and efficacy
• Master various techniques for marijuana extraction and infusion, including butane extraction
• Develop expertise in testing and formulating methods as well as the purification, separation and isolation of various compounds of cannabis
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

Must pass a background check and submit personal information to become a state agent. Previous experience in plant processing preferred:

• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail
• General knowledge of weights and measurement
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis
• High attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Standing/sitting for long periods of time
• Ability to handle stress
• Ability to lift 50lbs without assistance

Experience and Education

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in chemistry, and three to five years of experience in related position with an emphasis in an operations production/manufacturing environment. Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope production activities, both operations and analysis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About The Cannabist Company:

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 14 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 91 facilities including 71 dispensaries and 20 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine's America's Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!

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