Cannabis Lab Technician - Training Provided

Enlighten Extracts; Campbell (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Enlighten Extracts in Alaska is seeking a reliable Lab Technician to join our cannabis extraction and processing team. This hands-on production role covers cannabis extraction, post-processing, equipment operation, cleaning, documentation, and general laboratory support.

We value careful following of procedures, clear communication, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace while learning the technical processes over time. Onboarding includes on-site training for specialized equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Alaska Marijuana Handler Permit, or ability to obtain one as required for employment.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work safely around mechanical equipment and in a production laboratory environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Grind and prepare cannabis biomass for extraction.
• Load and unload extraction columns and remove spent material.
• Assist with and train on hydrocarbon and ethanol-assisted CO₂ extraction systems.
• Prepare and process fresh-frozen cannabis using ice‑and‑water extraction methods.
• Perform manual agitation and other physically demanding processing tasks.
• Operate freeze‑drying equipment and rosin presses after training.
• Winterization, color remediation, decarboxylation, terpene separation/distillation, cannabinoid distillation.
• Rotatory evaporation and solvent recovery, vacuum filtration, solvent purging, cannabinoid recrystallization.
• Assist with harvest and trimming of material intended for fresh‑frozen extraction.
• Accurately record production, waste, and yield information in company records and spreadsheets.
• Clean laboratory glassware, tools, work surfaces, and processing equipment.
• Assist with routine laboratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Follow established SOPs, safety requirements, and Alaska cannabis regulations.
• Communicate equipment issues, process deviations, or unclear instructions promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Cleanliness

Communication

Follow procedures

Safety

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Enlighten Extracts in Alaska is seeking a reliable Lab Technician to join our cannabis extraction and processing team. This hands-on production role covers cannabis extraction, post-processing, equipment operation, cleaning, documentation, and general laboratory support.

We value careful following of procedures, clear communication, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace while learning the technical processes over time. Onboarding includes on-site training for specialized equipment.