Cannabis Lab Technician

C3 Industries; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

401k

Company paid holidays

Job summary

C3 Industries in St. Louis, MO is hiring a Processing Technician to assist in turning cannabis biomass into extracts using multiple methods while ensuring compliance with daily production schedules.

You will prepare materials and equipment, operate extraction processes, record data in notebooks, and help maintain instruments and SOPs. This is a weekday, full-time role with ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Safety protocols and laboratory experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn various systems.
• Distillation experience with spinning band or short path preferred.
• Experience with compressed gases and high pressure is preferred.
• Energetic team player; willing to take direction and learn new skills.
• Ability to complete work timely; improve productivity through efficient workflows.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Flexible schedule; may include weekends/holidays.
• Must be at least 21 and pass a background check.
• Must obtain & maintain required state licenses based on work location.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of biomass and equipment for extraction.
• Perform extraction processes and refine concentrate; distillates of extracts and solvents.
• Record data in laboratory notebooks; enter data into lab database.
• Set up, troubleshoot and perform routine and preventive maintenance on instruments.
• Operate and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Take inventory of materials, supplies, and spare parts.
• Monitor supply of goods for extraction needs and coordinate ordering.
• Collaborate with Lead Processing Technician, Lab Manager and VP Manufactured Products to develop SOPs.
• Participate in inspections and audits.
• Obtain training to use all extraction equipment and research new methods.

Skills

Safety protocols

Microsoft Office

Distillation

Compressed gases

Team player

Communication

Flexible schedule

Background check

Licensing eligibility

Job description

Who we are...

C3 Industries is a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with multiple product brands including the award-winning Cloud Cover Cannabis, Galactic Cannabis, Habitat Cannabis, and a retail network, High Profile Cannabis Shop. The company retails high-quality cannabis products at its High Profile locations in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

We are looking for a Processing Technician who is responsible for assisting with processing cannabis into extracts by different methods and ensuring they stay within the facilities daily production schedule.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

City: St. Louis, MO

Pay Rate: $17.50

Eligible for $0.50 hourly wage increase after 90 days of employment

In this role you will...

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Preparation of biomass and equipment for extraction.
• Perform specific extraction processes and refine concentrate into desired consistency; perform distillations of extracts and solvents.
• Record data and movement within laboratory processing notebooks; enter data into laboratory database.
• Set up, troubleshoot and perform routine and preventative maintenance on instruments.
• Operate and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Take inventory of all materials including materials, supplies, consumables, spare parts for equipment etc.
• Monitor supply of goods for extraction needs, and coordinate with Lab Manager to ensure ordering is taking place.
• Work cohesively with Lead Processing Technician, Lab Manager and VP Manufactured Products to develop and revise SOP’s.
• Actively participate in internal and external inspection and audits.
• Obtains training and certification to utilize all extraction equipment, and actively research new equipment and methods for extraction.
• Execution of laboratory operations in accordance with all written SOP’s and in accordance to local and state regulations.

Skills and experience you have...

• Working knowledge of current safety protocols and experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn variety of systems.
• Distillation experience with spinning band or short path preferred.
• Experience working with compressed gases and with high pressure is preferred.
• Energetic team player, willing to take direction and learn new skills.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity through coordinated workflow and efficient systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and/ or holidays.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain required state licenses based on work location.

Our mission is to share our love of cannabis with the world. If you are interested in being part of our journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for full-time staff
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Company paid holidays

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