Cannabis Extraction Lab Manager

Canopy USA; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Pet insurance

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Acreage CCF NJ, part of Canopy USA, LLC, seeks an Extraction Manager to oversee cannabis extraction lab operations, ensure safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement. You will manage the extraction team, develop SOPs, and coordinate production targets in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in cannabis extraction leadership, hydrocarbon expertise, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent – required.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field – strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role in a state-certified cannabis extraction/processing facility – strongly preferred.
• Expertise in Hydrocarbon extraction and various post-processing methods.
• Regulatory Knowledge: OSHA guidelines and compliant handling of hazardous materials.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while fostering a positive, productive work environment.
• Operational Excellence: Strong organizational, analytical, and time‑management skills; excels under pressure in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
• Communication & Problem Solving: Effective communicator and active listener, with sharp attention to detail and a hands-on, solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Daily Extraction Operations: Oversee all aspects of daily lab operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant extraction and related processes of cannabis extraction.
• Manage and Develop Extraction Team and Performance: Create and manage staff schedules, assign tasks to meet or exceed production and inventory goals, and foster a positive, high-performing work culture.
• Drive Production Strategy and Results: Collaborate with Senior Production Manager and other leaders to achieve production targets; plan, organize, and manage extraction workflows; develop SOPs for extraction, distillation, post-processing methods and handling of gases and equipment.
• Maintain Compliance and Quality Standards: Partner with Compliance to ensure processes, documentation, and inventory are audit-ready and aligned with state regulations, OSHA requirements, and GMP standards.
• Execute Equipment Maintenance and Safety Protocols: Manage cleaning and preventive maintenance schedules for all lab equipment to ensure safe and uninterrupted production.
• Support Product Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to improve workflow efficiency, product consistency, and innovation in extraction techniques and final product formulation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cannabis extraction

Regulatory compliance

Safety

Lab operations

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Google Drive

Inventory systems

Lab equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Google Drive

Inventory systems

Lab equipment

Job description

Acreage CCF NJ, part of Canopy USA, LLC, seeks an Extraction Manager to oversee cannabis extraction lab operations, ensure safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement. You will manage the extraction team, develop SOPs, and coordinate production targets in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in cannabis extraction leadership, hydrocarbon expertise, and strong regulatory knowledge.