Cannabis Production Lab Technician

Green Thumb; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Lab Technician in Abingdon, VA supports cannabis extraction, distillation, and production of infused products. You will prepare equipment and plant materials, operate extraction systems, process concentrates, and uphold safety and quality in a regulated environment.

Experience in production labs or regulated settings, OSHA guidelines familiarity, strong math and critical thinking are valued. Adherence to SOPs and company policies, professionalism and integrity are required.

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.
• 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.

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

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

OSHA guidelines knowledge

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Cannabis regulations understanding

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Confidential information handling

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Job description

Green Thumb Lab Technician in Abingdon, VA supports cannabis extraction, distillation, and production of infused products. You will prepare equipment and plant materials, operate extraction systems, process concentrates, and uphold safety and quality in a regulated environment.

Experience in production labs or regulated settings, OSHA guidelines familiarity, strong math and critical thinking are valued. Adherence to SOPs and company policies, professionalism and integrity are required.