Process Engineer - Extraction

Greenthumbindustries; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenthumbindustries is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Extraction and Formulation team in Las Vegas. You will develop and optimize extraction processes across hydrocarbon, ethanol, CO2, and solventless methods, oversee biomass handling, and support post-processing methods.

Travel to other regions as needed and ensure GMP/OSHA compliance throughout manufacturing. You will document processes, lead equipment installations in new labs, and train production personnel while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or fast-paced environment.
• Extensive extraction experience or wet lab/production experience preferred.
• Experience with cannabis extraction and post-processing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with process scale-up, equipment selection, and validation in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale-up cannabis extraction and formulation processes.
• Document new processes and maintain SOPs and batch records.
• Lead process improvement projects and on-site equipment installations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to commercialization.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Ensure GMP, OSHA, and cannabis regulatory compliance; train production staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join the Extraction and Formulation team, reporting to the Director of Extraction and Formulation. This role will be responsible for process development and optimization across hydrocarbon, ethanol, CO2, and solventless extraction, as well as optimization of biomass handling and post-processing methods. This role will involve method development and optimization, documentation of new processes, as well as equipment installation in new labs and on-site training. Cannabis is a heavily regulated industry, therefore requires all employees comply to safety and compliance regulations.

This role will travel to support other regions as needed.

Competencies

• Conduct extraction process development work from bench top pilot projects through production scale batches, via experimental design and process validation.
• Develop,optimize, and scale-up manufacturing processes for cannabis products, including extraction, purification, distillation, and formulation.
• Identifypotential areas of improvement in the extraction and post-processing workflow.
• Lead multiple projects, including process improvement projects as well as on-site equipment installs and tech transfers.
• Collaboratefrequentlywith a cross-functional team, including but not limited to, project managers, brand managers, and manufacturingpersonalfrom concept through commercialization of products.
• Establish andmaintainprocess documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch records, and equipment specifications.
• Process development and product development for new vape,concentrate, and infused products
• Conduct process troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve manufacturing issues, ensuring minimal impact on production schedules and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory guidelines, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and relevant cannabis regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to production personnel on process-related activities, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
• Capability of troubleshooting, fixing, andservicesa wide range of equipment and software without assistance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety & Compliance

• Be aware of hazards in the workspace
• Retain and understand department specific training
• Report safety incidents/ concerns andcomply withfollow-up actions
• Be compliant with area safety requirements, stateregulationsand PPE requirements
• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
• Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a lead or supervisor
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed by a lead or supervisor
• Report and escalated safety & quality concerns
• Understanding & adhering to applicable federal,stateand local laws and regulationsas they pertainto the industry, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations,directivesand standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus
• Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (and up to 100 pounds with assistance) AND must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with product
• Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70% humidity for extended periods
• Must be able to work at heights
• Ability to work in a fast-paced,changing,and challenging environment
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related
• Prior experience in manufacturing,orfast-pacedenvironment
• Ideally: extensive extraction experience or other wet lab/production experience.
• Preference for candidates with experience with cannabis extraction and post processing,
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, witha meticulousattention to detail.
• Experience with process scale-up, equipmentselection, and validation in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Mustpossessvalidstate ID
• Must be able to obtain, andmaintain, state badging requirementsin order towork in in cannabis industry (requires background check and state review)

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$90,000—$110,000 USD