Cannabis Hydrocarbon Lab Lead – Safe, Scalable Extraction

Canopy Growth Corporation; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Job summary

Acreage CCF NJ is seeking a hands-on manager to lead day-to-day hydrocarbon extraction and processed goods production in New Jersey. You will own lab operations, ensure safety and compliance, and guide a team to meet production goals.

The role requires substantial leadership experience in cannabis extraction facilities, strong SOP development skills, and a focus on quality and documentation to support GMP readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership at a state-certified cannabis extraction/processing facility.
• Deep hydrocarbon extraction expertise and proficiency in post-processing methods.
• Bachelor's in biology, chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team following established SOPs.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping for compliance with state rules.

Responsibilities

• Own daily lab operations - drive safe, compliant, and efficient extraction with a spotless facility and precise documentation.
• Build and guide a high-performing team - create schedules, allocate work, coach for growth, and resolve issues quickly.
• Hit production goals - partner with the Senior Production Manager to plan capacity and align with business needs.
• Standardize excellence - author and iterate SOPs for extraction, distillation, winterization, refining, and gas/equipment handling.
• Safeguard quality - maintain audit readiness to meet state rules, OSHA requirements, and GMP expectations.
• Protect uptime - manage cleaning and preventative maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly and safely.
• Innovate - advance workflow efficiency, product consistency, and formulations; share insights on cannabinoids, terpenes, and distillation science.

Skills

Hydrocarbon extraction

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Facility operations

Education

Bachelor's in biology/chemistry/related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Google Sheets

Job description

Acreage CCF NJ is seeking a hands-on manager to lead day-to-day hydrocarbon extraction and processed goods production in New Jersey. You will own lab operations, ensure safety and compliance, and guide a team to meet production goals.

The role requires substantial leadership experience in cannabis extraction facilities, strong SOP development skills, and a focus on quality and documentation to support GMP readiness.