Cannabis Extraction Specialist - On-Site Lab Tech

Verano; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano in Somerville, NJ, is seeking an Extraction Specialist to support on-site cannabis extraction within a cultivation facility. You will manage the cannabis extraction process and concentrate manufacturing, with potential cross-training to other departments to meet business needs.

This is a full-time position at $17/hr. You will operate and maintain extraction equipment, ensure product quality, and adhere to safety protocols in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well in a team.
• Willing to learn operation and safe handling of facility equipment.
• Ability to understand safe handling of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, biomass, and materials for extraction.
• Execute extractions and post-extraction steps.
• Operate extraction equipment (rotary evaporators, reactors, filtration).
• Maintain quality control tests and procedures for products.
• Collect samples for quality testing.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and workspace regularly.
• Track inventory of materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Manage, document, and dispose lab waste per SOPs.
• Maintain MSDS for chemicals and products.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols and SOPs.
• Monitor quality control per state/local laws.
• Ensure products are high quality and report concerns to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Follow detailed instructions

Teamwork and positive attitude

Willingness to learn safely

Strong computer skills

Education

Associate/Bachelor in scientific discipline

Tools

Rotary evaporators

Reactors

Filtration equipment

MSDS knowledge

Job description

Verano in Somerville, NJ, is seeking an Extraction Specialist to support on-site cannabis extraction within a cultivation facility. You will manage the cannabis extraction process and concentrate manufacturing, with potential cross-training to other departments to meet business needs.

This is a full-time position at $17/hr. You will operate and maintain extraction equipment, ensure product quality, and adhere to safety protocols in a controlled environment.