Cannabis Lab Technician – Production & Compliance

Green Thumb Industries (GTI); Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) seeks a Lab Technician to support cannabis production, including distillation, extraction, winterization and product manufacturing, while upholding safety, quality and compliant processes.

The candidate should have a basic science background, familiarity with SOPs, and thrive in a regulated, fast-paced environment. Cannabis experience is not required, but a proactive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

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
• Prior extraction experience desirable, prior cannabis extraction experience highly desirable
• 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

Basic math

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Professionalism

Critical thinking

Education

Associate or 4-year degree in biology/chemistry/physics

Job description

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) seeks a Lab Technician to support cannabis production, including distillation, extraction, winterization and product manufacturing, while upholding safety, quality and compliant processes.

The candidate should have a basic science background, familiarity with SOPs, and thrive in a regulated, fast-paced environment. Cannabis experience is not required, but a proactive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn are essential.