Cannabis Lab Technician — Production & Extraction

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

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking a Lab Technician to support lab production, including distillation, extraction, winterization, and cannabis-infused product production. The ideal candidate has familiarity with standard lab practices and experience in production laboratories, with preference for regulated environments and cannabis extraction knowledge.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, operating extraction systems, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining clean, compliant lab conditions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment and cannabis plant materials for extraction.
• Operate intricate extraction equipment in accordance with 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 and dispose of waste according to guidelines.

Skills

Math skills

Lab safety

Independent work

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Professionalism

Education

Associate degree

BSc/BS preferred

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking a Lab Technician to support lab production, including distillation, extraction, winterization, and cannabis-infused product production. The ideal candidate has familiarity with standard lab practices and experience in production laboratories, with preference for regulated environments and cannabis extraction knowledge.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, operating extraction systems, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining clean, compliant lab conditions.