Hydrocarbon Processing Lab Manager

Canopy Growth Corporation; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Job summary

Acreage CCF NJ is seeking a hands-on manager to lead day-to-day hydrocarbon extraction and processed goods production in New Jersey. You will own lab operations, ensure safety and compliance, and guide a team to meet production goals.

The role requires substantial leadership experience in cannabis extraction facilities, strong SOP development skills, and a focus on quality and documentation to support GMP readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership at a state-certified cannabis extraction/processing facility.
• Deep hydrocarbon extraction expertise and proficiency in post-processing methods.
• Bachelor's in biology, chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team following established SOPs.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping for compliance with state rules.

Responsibilities

• Own daily lab operations - drive safe, compliant, and efficient extraction with a spotless facility and precise documentation.
• Build and guide a high-performing team - create schedules, allocate work, coach for growth, and resolve issues quickly.
• Hit production goals - partner with the Senior Production Manager to plan capacity and align with business needs.
• Standardize excellence - author and iterate SOPs for extraction, distillation, winterization, refining, and gas/equipment handling.
• Safeguard quality - maintain audit readiness to meet state rules, OSHA requirements, and GMP expectations.
• Protect uptime - manage cleaning and preventative maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly and safely.
• Innovate - advance workflow efficiency, product consistency, and formulations; share insights on cannabinoids, terpenes, and distillation science.

Skills

Hydrocarbon extraction

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Facility operations

Education

Bachelor's in biology/chemistry/related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Google Sheets

Job description

• Pet insurance

Ready to run a top-tier cannabis extraction lab?

We're Acreage CCF NJ, operating within Canopy USA, LLC. Our integrated portfolio - Superflux (flower), Jetty (vape/concentrates), Wana (edibles/beverages), and The Botanist (retail) - positions us to scale across Midwestern and Northeastern markets. As we unify operations under Canopy USA, we're seeking a hands-on manager to lead day-to-day hydrocarbon extraction and processed goods production.

Your impact

• Own daily lab operations - drive safe, compliant, and efficient extraction with a spotless facility and precise documentation.
• Build and guide a high-performing team - create schedules, allocate work, coach for growth, and resolve issues quickly.
• Hit production goals - partner with the Senior Production Manager to plan capacity and align with business needs.
• Standardize excellence - author and iterate SOPs for extraction, distillation, winterization, refining, formulating, and gas/equipment handling.
• Safeguard quality - maintain audit readiness to meet state rules, OSHA requirements, and GMP expectations.
• Protect uptime - manage cleaning and preventative maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly and safely.
• Innovate - advance workflow efficiency, product consistency, and formulations; share insights on cannabinoids, terpenes, and distillation science.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 21+ years of age
• High school diploma/equivalent required; bachelor's in biology, chemistry, or related field strongly preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience with 4+ years in a leadership role at a state-certified cannabis extraction/processing facility (strongly preferred)
• Deep hydrocarbon extraction expertise and proficiency in post-processing methods
• Capability to work independently and within a team, following established instructions and practices to completionli>
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Google Sheets, Docs, Drive
• Experience with inventory systems and standard lab/office equipment

Preferred qualities

• Knowledge of OSHA and safe hazardous-materials handling
• Leadership that develops people and maintains a positive, productive environment
• Exceptional organization, analysis, and time management in fast-paced settings
• Excellent communication, active listening, and solution orientation

Benefits that support you

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee, spouse, and child life insurance; AD&D; supplemental life
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA
• Based on eligibility.
• Subject to change as business needs.

How we work

At Canopy USA, we put people first. We champion learning, development, and growth. If you're motivated by innovation and teamwork in the cannabis industry, you'll thrive here.

Physical demands and environment

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment

Legal and equal opportunity notices

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Acreage CCF NJ

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