Hands-On Cannabis Extraction Tech (Ethanol & Distillation)

Viridian Staffing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridian Staffing's client is seeking an Extraction Technician to support cannabis extraction and distillation operations in the San Diego, California area. The role focuses on ethanol extraction and involves hands‑on work with centrifuges, rotary evaporators, pumps, and filtration systems under the supervision of the Lab Manager.

You should be mechanically inclined, detail‑oriented, dependable, and eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience in cannabis extraction, lab processing, or related manufacturing preferred.
• Exposure to ethanol extraction or distillation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare cannabis biomass for processing.
• Operate milling equipment.
• Prepare material for centrifuge-based ethanol extraction.
• Support filtration, solvent recovery, and distillation processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Safety compliance

Documentation

Tools

Centrifuges

Pumps

Membrane filtration systems

Rotary evaporators

Job description

Viridian Staffing's client is seeking an Extraction Technician to support cannabis extraction and distillation operations in the San Diego, California area. The role focuses on ethanol extraction and involves hands‑on work with centrifuges, rotary evaporators, pumps, and filtration systems under the supervision of the Lab Manager.

You should be mechanically inclined, detail‑oriented, dependable, and eager to learn.