Cannabis Production Lab Technician

Green Thumb; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking a Lab Technician to support cannabis production, including distillation, extraction, winterization, and product manufacturing. The role requires familiarity with standard lab practices and production environments, with preference for those who have worked in regulated settings and cannabis processing.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, operating extraction equipment, producing concentrates, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining equipment and documentation

Qualifications

• Associate or 4-year degree in biology, chemistry, or physics.
• Experience in production laboratory or manufacturing.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• High level of critical thinking and professionalism.
• Must understand Cannabis laws and regulations.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Must pass background checks.
• Agent badge eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment and cannabis plant materials for extraction.
• Operate extraction equipment in accordance with SOPs.
• Process cannabis concentrates and extracts.
• Meet production goals while ensuring safety and quality.
• Produce product per recipes and SOPs, maintaining high quality.
• Clean and maintain extraction equipment and lab facility.
• Record data in lab notebooks and databases.
• Follow GLP and GMP compliance.
• Monitor production line and collect samples for analysis.
• Store supplies and dispose of waste per guidelines.

Skills

Math skills

OSHA guidelines

Independent work

Critical thinking

Cannabis laws

Teamwork

Lab experience

Education

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

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking a Lab Technician to support cannabis production, including distillation, extraction, winterization, and product manufacturing. The role requires familiarity with standard lab practices and production environments, with preference for those who have worked in regulated settings and cannabis processing.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, operating extraction equipment, producing concentrates, ensuring safety and quality, and maintaining equipment and documentation