Manufacturing (Lab) Technician I

Crescolabs; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(K)-match program

Paid holidays and time off

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lab Technician to join our facility in Post Falls, Idaho. This role focuses on assisting in product processing and formulation, ensuring cleanliness and quality control of production areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in a laboratory setting and is capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.

The position offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory following strict health protocols.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs to torso level.
• Proficient in windows-based software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product processing and formulation.
• Maintain cleanliness and quality control in production areas.
• Data entry and documentation tasks adhering to GMP.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Laboratory safety protocols

Proficiency in software

Education

Two years of laboratory experience

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in‑house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside^® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement‑free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalise and professionalise cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEED^TM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionise and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Lab Technician to join our facility. The Lab Technician will be responsible for assisting in product processing and formulation. The Lab Technician completes tasks assigned by the Lab Manager to monitor and maintain the organisation, cleanliness and efficiency of production areas as well as maintains quality control measures. The agent is also responsible for carrying out day‑to‑day tasks including prepping and packaging.

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
• Work in various environmental conditions, including colder temperatures
• Provide assistance across multiple facility departments as required
• Perform data entry and documentation tasks in adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Lift and move objects up to 50 lbs

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 including washing hands, wearing a hair net, changing clothes, etc.
• Complete the sanitation of all production equipment and tools including workspace, lab equipment, containers, and appliances

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• 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
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule based on business needs, including occasional weekend shifts
• 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 programmes, 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 programme. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full‑time or part‑time roles, location, or position.

PAY RANGE

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

$19 — $25 USD

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 authorised to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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