Cannabis Lab Technician: Precision Extraction & Production

Green Thumb; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb seeks a Lab Technician for its New Jersey cannabis production lab. You’ll assist with distillation, extraction, winterization and product production while following SOPs and safety rules.

Prior regulated-lab experience is preferred, and the role emphasizes accuracy, sanitation, and compliant recordkeeping. Expect to work with extraction equipment, monitor production lines, and prepare samples for analysis.

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 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 SOPs, 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.
• Monitor production line and collect samples for analysis.
• Follow SOP and analytical procedures to meet GLP and GMP compliance.
• Record data in lab notebooks, databases, and test reports.

Skills

Basic math

OSHA awareness

Independent work

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Biology/Chemistry/Physics degree

Tools

Extraction equipment

SOP compliance

Job description

Green Thumb seeks a Lab Technician for its New Jersey cannabis production lab. You’ll assist with distillation, extraction, winterization and product production while following SOPs and safety rules.

Prior regulated-lab experience is preferred, and the role emphasizes accuracy, sanitation, and compliant recordkeeping. Expect to work with extraction equipment, monitor production lines, and prepare samples for analysis.