Lab Technician

Jetty Extracts; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

10 company-paid holidays

Job summary

A cannabis extraction company in Oakland, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform various lab processes, including extraction and distillation. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in a lab or production environment and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The role focuses on safe production practices and accurate record-keeping, while being part of a team dedicated to quality and craft. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, emphasizing employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or production environment.
• Keen ability to follow instructions and receive feedback.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab processes including extraction, filtration, and distillation.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Escalate technical issues to Supervisor.
• Maintain safe and efficient production.
• Maintain accurate records using logs and ERP systems.
• Meet production goals with few errors.

Skills

Laboratory processes

Following instructions

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

About Jetty Extracts: Jetty Extracts is a premier cannabis extraction company that produces innovative products and world‑class cannabis oils, headquartered in Oakland, CA. In 2013, Jetty Extracts began producing extracts and concentrates in San Diego, CA. Jetty is now one of the top extracts and concentrates brands in California. Starting with a few individuals committed to creating clean, refined cannabis concentrates by the beach, Jetty has evolved into a group of passionate professionals committed to becoming one of the world’s most respected cannabis brands. While the last several years have seen Jetty grow exponentially, we continue to be committed to craft, working with small farmers, producing the cleanest and tastiest products, and contributing to our communities. As we do so, we continue to support the Shelter Project, the company’s in‑house compassion program that has been providing free cannabis oil to cancer patients since 2014.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of lab processes, which can include but are not limited to various aspects of: extraction, hydrocarbon post-processing, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, and distillation
• Cleaning and preventive maintenance of all equipment, tools, and work areas
• Escalate any technical issues related to processes or equipment to their Supervisor
• Maintain safe and efficient production, working with delicate and expensive equipment
• Maintain accurate records for all production phase steps, using paper and electronic logs, METRC track‑and‑trace, and Odoo ERP
• Meet or exceed production goals with few to no errors

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or production environment.
• Keen ability to follow instructions and receive feedback.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits:

We feel strongly that our employees do their best work when they don’t need to worry as much about some of life’s biggest stressors. We pay our employees a living wage, and support them with benefits such as generous PTO, parental leave with day one eligibility, health/dental/vision insurance and a 401k match.

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 10 company‑paid holidays

Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility:

Jetty Extracts is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented, nontraditional, and justice‑impacted backgrounds to apply. We also provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require support due to a disability, long‑term or chronic condition, mental health condition, sincerely held religious belief, pregnancy‑related need, or neurodivergence, please contact us at [e-mail].