Extraction Technician

The Extraction Technician supports the preparation and execution of the extraction process. Furthermore, the technician will assist in the formulation of approved medical cannabis products. This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining cleanliness, efficacy, and efficiency of the manufacturing processes. The Extraction Technician will strictly follow the company’s standard operating procedures and quality control measures to maintain production of high-quality products. The position is responsible for carrying out day-to-day tasks including prepping, measuring, extracting, refining, and packaging of medical marijuana products. The Extraction Technician must monitor and maintain the laboratory environment in accordance with company needs and state regulations.

Job Functions

• Properly handle pre-extraction plant matter with care and attention. 
  
• Perform extractions following standard operating procedures.
  
• Provide vital systematic cleaning and sanitization of the extraction laboratory. • Understand and comply to procedures, methodologies, and compliance steps for tracking cannabis product from seed to sale. 
  
• Accurately calibrate scales and balances to ensure proper measurement of medicated products. 
  
• Ensure consistency and efficacy of product through quality control testing, standard operating procedures and proper documentation. 
  
• Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable before performing any production activities by washing hands, wearing a hair net and other personal protective equipment, etc. 
  
• Sanitize all production equipment and tools including workspace, utensils, containers, cookware, and machinery. 
  
• Assist Director of Extraction with the creation of batch production records and labels in accordance with state regulations. 
  
• Assist Director of Extraction with the weighing, packaging, labeling, and documentation of all products, as well as the tracking of batch numbers, lot numbers, and expiration dates. 
  
• Ensure the above information is accurate, appropriately documented and listed clearly in accordance with the state regulations and company standard operating procedures. 
  
• Additional job duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of or in the process of learning about cannabis processing and extraction. 
  
• Must have understanding of functions relating to an extraction laboratory. 
  
• Familiar with industry terminology and scientific techniques of a commercial cannabis lab. 
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment. 
  
• High level of integrity and a strong work ethic. 
  
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player. 
  
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably and effectively within a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational environment. 
  
• 2 to 3 years working in a team environment
  
• Must be 21+, with a valid State ID, with no violent crime or controlled substance felonies and able to pass additional background screening
  

CanMar is dedicated to providing recruitment and business solutions for cannabis, psychedelics and hemp industry. With a keen understanding of the current market, CanMar helps both employers and job seekers navigate the job market.  

Founded in 2017, CanMar is aptly positioned to meet the rising tide, and connect professionals with careers tailored specifically to the cannabis sector. We believe in helping professionals and organizations achieve their goals and take immense pride in assisting our clients achieve their full potential.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an updated resume in MS Word Format.

Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those applicants whose skill set match our requirements will be contacted.