Lead Lab Technician

Crescolabs; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 28,981 - 41,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays and time off

Annual bonuses

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cresco Labs is looking for a Lead Lab Technician in Fall River, MA. The role involves overseeing product processing and quality control while ensuring a clean production environment. You will also mentor staff and ensure adherence to health protocols.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of laboratory experience in regulated fields. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans, alongside competitive hourly pay of $25.50.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a laboratory setting adhering to health and safety protocols.
• Preferred experience in a regulated field like pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks with hands for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product processing and packaging while ensuring quality control.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the production facility.

Skills

Time-management skills

Mentoring and leadership

Multi-tasking

Proficiency in Windows software

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lead Lab Technician to join our facility. The Lead Lab Technician will be responsible for assisting in product processing and formulation, completing tasks assigned by the Lab Manager to monitor and maintain the organization, cleanliness, and efficiency of production areas, while ensuring stringent adherence to quality control measures. The Lead is also responsible for supervising day‑to‑day tasks, including prepping and packaging, to ensure seamless operations.

CORE JOB DUTIES

Manufacturing

• Responsible for the preparation of Cresco Labs extraction, facilitating the processing of product in accordance with the Commonwealth and standards set by Cresco Labs.
• Ensures consistency and efficacy of product through quality control testing and procedures outlined by Cresco Labs.
• Responsible for product processing and product formulation.
• Lab bench work and product filtrations.
• Assist in packaging department as needed.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, assisting in their training and development.

Facility Cleaning

• Perform all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe production facility.
• Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable under standards set by Cresco Labs before performing any production activities by washing hands, wearing a hair net, and changing clothes.
• Complete the sanitation of all production equipment and tools including workspace, lab equipment, containers, and appliances.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Experience in training, leading and/or mentoring staff or new hires preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working in a laboratory setting that follows strict health and safety protocols; or any satisfactory combination of training and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the role.
• Past experience in a highly regulated field producing pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products preferred.
• Effective time‑management skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing and challenging environment.
• Proficiency in Windows‑based software and point of sale applications.
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k)‑match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full‑time or part‑time roles, location, or position.

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $25.50 – $25.50 USD per hour.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
• The company does not offer employment‑based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.