Extraction Specialist

Verano; Jessup (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano is seeking an Extraction Specialist to join our Jessup, MD facility. You will prepare materials, run extraction processes, and support quality testing to ensure product integrity.

In addition to operating equipment safely, you will maintain inventories, follow SOPs, and help uphold compliance in a regulated production environment. This role requires teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Follow detailed instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment safely.
• Understand proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, biomass, and raw materials for extraction.
• Execute extractions and post-extraction processes.
• Operate extraction equipment (e.g., rotary evaporators, reactors, filtration).
• Ensure quality control testing and procedures for product consistency.
• Collect samples for quality testing.
• Maintain clean and sterile equipment and workspace.
• Maintain inventory records of materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
• Manage, document, and dispose lab waste.
• Adhere to safety protocols and SOPs.
• Monitor quality control measures in line with state and local laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

Computer skills

Hazardous materials handling

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

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Extraction Specialist

Requisition ID: 16911

Department: CPG - Extraction

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Location: Jessup, MD, US, 20794-9546

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Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companiesbased on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance,isa vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracinga missionof saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality,regulatedcannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Verano’s active operationsspan 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com .

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, biomass, and raw materials for extraction.
• Execute extractions and post-extraction processes.
• Operate extraction equipment, such as rotary evaporators, reactors, filtration equipment, etc.
• Ensure the consistency and efficiency of products through quality control testing and procedures.
• Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
• Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
• Maintain strict inventory record of raw materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
• Manage, document, and dispose lab waste.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and products.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Extraction Manager of any system or equipment discrepancies.
• Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Able to understand proper and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of extractions, separations, isolations, distillation and/or fractionation preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

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