Cannabis Processing Lab Technician

C3 Industries; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

401k

Company paid holidays

Job summary

C3 Industries in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Processing Technician to assist with cannabis extraction and to ensure daily production schedules are met. Schedule is 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with pay at $17.50 per hour and a $0.50 increase after 90 days.

This on-site role offers growth and exposure to leading extraction methods. Responsibilities include biomass prep, performing extraction processes, recording data, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and ensuring SOPs and safety

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of safety protocols and laboratory environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems.
• Distillation experience with spinning band or short path preferred.
• Experience with compressed gases and high pressure preferred.
• Energetic team player willing to learn new skills.
• Able to complete work timely and increase productivity.
• Clear and accurate communication.
• Able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends/holidays.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and pass a background check.
• Must obtain and maintain required state licenses based on work location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biomass and equipment for extraction.
• Perform extraction processes and refine concentrate; distillates and solvents.
• Record data in laboratory notebooks and enter into database.
• Set up, troubleshoot and maintain instruments.
• Operate and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Take inventory of materials and supplies for equipment.
• Monitor supply of goods and coordinate with Lab Manager for ordering.
• Collaborate with Lead Processing Technician, Lab Manager and VP Manufactured Products to develop SOPs.
• Participate in internal and external inspections and audits.
• Obtain training and certification to use all extraction equipment.
• Execute lab operations per SOPs and local/state regulations.

Skills

Safety protocols

Microsoft Office

Team player

Communication

Time management

Flex schedule

Background check

State licenses

Tools

Distillation equipment

Job description

Who we are...

C3 Industries is a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, operating the High Profile Cannabis Shop retail network alongside several product brands, including the award-winning Cloud Cover Cannabis, Galactic Cannabis, and Habitat Cannabis. Through its High Profile locations in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Massachusetts, Kentucky, and New Jersey, the company provides customers with access to high-quality cannabis products and exceptional retail experiences.

We are looking for a Processing Technician who is responsible for assisting with processing cannabis into extracts by different methods and ensuring they stay within the facilities daily production schedule.

Schedule: 8am-4:30pm, Monday - Friday

City: St. Louis, MO

Pay Rate: $17.50

*Eligible for $0.50 hourly wage increase after 90 days of employment

In this role you will….

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Preparation of biomass and equipment for extraction.
• Perform specific extraction processes and refine concentrate into desired consistency; perform distillations of extracts and solvents.
• Record data and movement within laboratory processing notebooks; enter data into laboratory database.
• Set up, troubleshoot and perform routine and preventative maintenance on instruments.
• Operate and maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Take inventory of all materials including materials, supplies, consumables, spare parts for equipment etc.
• Monitor supply of goods for extraction needs, and coordinate with Lab Manager to ensure ordering is taking place.
• Work cohesively with Lead Processing Technician, Lab Manager and VP Manufactured Products to develop and revise SOP’s.
• Actively participate in internal and external inspection and audits.
• Obtains training and certification to utilize all extraction equipment, and actively research new equipment and methods for extraction.
• Execution of laboratory operations in accordance with all written SOP’s and in accordance to local and state regulations.

Skills and experience you have...

• Working knowledge of current safety protocols and experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn variety of systems.
• Distillation experience with spinning band or short path preferred.
• Experience working with compressed gases and with high pressure is preferred.
• Energetic team player, willing to take direction and learn new skills.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity through coordinated workflow and efficient systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and/ or holidays.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain required state licenses based on work location.

Our mission is to share our love of cannabis with the world.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance for full-time staff
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Company paid holidays

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