Cannabis Laboratory Technician

OneCall HR; Orange (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cannabis product manufacturer in Massachusetts is looking for a Lab Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a commercial cannabis lab, specifically with hydrocarbon extraction techniques. Responsibilities include extracting and formulating cannabis products, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining a clean workspace. This position requires the ability to lift heavy materials and utilize data-tracking software. Competitive compensation is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year working in a commercial cannabis lab environment.
• Experience with hydrocarbon extraction techniques is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and push up to 100lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and pack extraction socks.
• Operate rotary evaporators.
• Perform ethanol extractions.

Skills

Butane Hash Oil extraction

Team collaboration

Data tracking

Tools

Rotary evaporator

Centrifuge

METRC regulatory application

Job description

About the job Cannabis Laboratory Technician

NOTE: This is a long term recruit role. We do not have an immediate need, but are building the pipeline for the right candidate.

Temple Hill Collective, Inc. (THCi) is hiring a Lab Technician at our cannabis product manufacturing facility in Orange, MA.

We operate an independent cannabis manufacturing facility that produces a variety of cannabis products for sale at licensed dispensaries throughout the state of MA.

We are looking for a Lab Tech with experience working in a commercial cannabis lab, ideally here in MA. We utilize several different extraction techniques in our lab including ethanol, hydrocarbon, and solventless extraction methods. The ideal candidate will have a general familiarity with each of these methodologies with special familiarity with hydrocarbon extraction. Additional experience in post extraction and downstream processing techniques are also critical to this role.

General Responsibilities

The following is a general overview, and not an all inclusive list of the responsibilities of the position.

• Extraction sock cleaning and packing.
• Centrifuging.
• Operating a 2L and 20L rotary evaporator.
• Winterizing ethanol extracts.
• Ethanol Extractions.
• Operating a 12L Summit Research SPD and POPE 2 Wipe Film.
• Cleaning glassware and equipment.
• Lifting 50lbs of dry ice.
• Vape and Tincture Formulations.

General Requirements

• Minimum 1-year working in a commercial cannabis lab environment
• Butane Hash Oil (BHO) Hydrocarbon extraction experience is required
• Must keep a clean and organized working environment at all times.
• Ability to follow and maintain all safety protocols at all times.
• Ability to work in a team setting and follow standard operating procedures.
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs and push up to 100lbs
• Use computers to track data and use regulatory applications such as METRC.
• Able to comply with daily use of PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, etc.
• Ability to pass a Cannabis Control Commission mandated background check.