Cannabis Lab Technician — Extraction & Production

New Cannabis Ventures; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking a Lab Technician to join our production team in Minnesota. The role supports distillation, extraction, winterization, and cannabis-infused product manufacture, adhering to SOPs and safety standards.

Ideal candidates hold a science-related degree or coursework and have experience in a regulated production lab. Strong math, attention to detail, and integrity are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or 4-year degree with relevant college courses in biology, chemistry, or physics preferred.
• Prior production laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in regulated environments preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness.
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking.
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb.
• Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.
• Previous cannabis experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment and cannabis plant materials for extraction.
• Operate intricate extraction equipment in accordance with Green Thumb SOPs.
• Process cannabis concentrates and extracts.
• Deliver on production goals, while focused on safety and quality.
• Produce product per recipes and SOP's, maintaining high quality standards.
• Clean and maintain extraction equipment and laboratory facility.
• Store supplies and equipment, dispose of waste according to guidelines, and keep laboratory working areas sanitary and safe.
• Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware.
• Employee may also be responsible for monitoring production line and collecting samples for analysis.
• Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.
• Record data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports.

Skills

Lab safety

Regulatory familiarity

Team collaboration

Independent work

Critical thinking

Education

Associate or 4-year degree (biology/chemistry/physics)

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking a Lab Technician to join our production team in Minnesota. The role supports distillation, extraction, winterization, and cannabis-infused product manufacture, adhering to SOPs and safety standards.

Ideal candidates hold a science-related degree or coursework and have experience in a regulated production lab. Strong math, attention to detail, and integrity are essential in this fast-paced environment.