Cannabis Extraction Technician (Lab)

TerrAscend; Jefferson Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Mental Health & Wellness Support

Flexible PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Recognition Program

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

TerrAscend is seeking a Full-Time Extraction Technician to join our Waterfall, PA laboratory, supporting cannabis product development and manufacturing. You will operate multiple extraction systems, log data, and help maintain safety and quality across production lines.

In this role you’ll work with a diverse team, follow SOPs, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 6 months of cannabis extraction experience with hydrocarbon.
• Experience with solventless extraction.
• Positive attitude & self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and or walking for extended periods of time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Honest, fair, and respectful of others.

Responsibilities

• Run extraction equipment to meet daily production and efficiency goals.
• Ensure extraction and processing follow TerrAscend quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Safely operate and maintain extraction production equipment (solventless, hydrocarbon systems, distillations, pumps, filters).
• Safely handle hazardous materials (Butane, Propane, Ethanol) and follow SOPs/MSDS disposal procedures.
• Assist in R&D to improve extraction process efficiencies.
• Maintain a safe and orderly workspace and document batch/quality/inventory records.
• Keep equipment health with routine checks (daily to yearly).
• Assist in creating and maintaining SOPs and equipment asset logs.
• Help train new hires and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

Extraction experience

Hydrocarbon extraction

Solventless extraction

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team oriented

Lift 50 lbs

Physically capable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Extraction equipment

Job description

TerrAscend is seeking a Full-Time Extraction Technician to join our Waterfall, PA laboratory, supporting cannabis product development and manufacturing. You will operate multiple extraction systems, log data, and help maintain safety and quality across production lines.

In this role you’ll work with a diverse team, follow SOPs, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely production schedules in a fast-paced environment.