Lab Technician

Green Thumb; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking a Lab Technician to support cannabis production, including distillation, extraction, and winterization. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, safety, and quality in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has an Associate or 4-year degree in biology/chemistry, plus experience in production labs and familiarity with OSHA guidelines. Strong teamwork, independent work, and ability to handle fast-paced settings are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate or 4-year degree in biology, chemistry, or physics.
• Prior production laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for handling hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lab equipment and plant materials for extraction.
• Operate extraction equipment per Green Thumb SOPs.
• Process cannabis concentrates and extracts.
• Meet production goals with focus on safety and quality.
• Produce products per recipes and SOPs, maintaining high standards.
• Clean and maintain extraction equipment and facility.
• Store supplies, dispose of waste per guidelines, keep areas sanitary.
• Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware.
• Monitor production line and collect samples for analysis.
• Follow SOPs to meet Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices.
• Record data in notebooks, databases, and test reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team player

Familiarity with OSHA

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Extraction equipment

Laboratory SOPs

Job description

We’re looking for a Lab Technician to join our Green Thumb team! This position is responsible for assisting with lab production, which includes but is not limited to distillation, extraction, winterization and production of cannabis infused products. Our ideal candidate for this role is familiar with standard laboratory practices and has previously worked in production laboratory environments. Cannabis is a highly regulated industry, so prior experience working with regulatory requirements and compliance, as well as workplace safety, is highly desirable. If you’ve previously worked in cannabis extraction and processing – even better!

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment and cannabis plant materials for extraction
• Operate intricate extraction equipment in accordance with Green Thumb SOPs
• Process cannabis concentrates and extracts
• Deliver on production goals, while focused on safety and quality
• Produce product per recipes and SOP's, maintaining high quality standards
• Clean and maintain extraction equipment and laboratory facility
• Store supplies and equipment, dispose of waste according to guidelines, and keep laboratory working areas sanitary and safe
• Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware
• Employee may also be responsible for monitoring production line and collecting samples for analysis.
• Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance
• Record data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports

Qualifications

• Associate or 4-year degree with relevant college courses in biology, chemistry, or physics preferred
• Prior production laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred
• Prior experience working in regulated environments preferred
• Basic math skills
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential informationMust understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
• Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws
• Previous cannabis experience not required

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks.
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must be approved to receive an Agent badge.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Physical demands – May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Voluntary Demographic Questions

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below race and gender self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirelyvoluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Green Thumb’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Although GTI is not a federal contractor and therefore, not under compliance mandates to report on the percentage of its workforce that is comprised of employees with disabilities or Veterans, we provide applicants and employees with a voluntary option to confidentially self-identify as a person with a disability or a Veteran as a part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Identifying yourself as a Veteran or individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past.