Lead Extraction Technician

Lead Extraction Technician

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What You Will Do:

• Operating highly sophisticated extraction and purification equipment to process concentrates and extracts
• Authoring and following procedures for extraction and post processing including operation of pressurized systems, solvent addition and recovery, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation and distillation
• Operating, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing laboratory equipment such as extraction vessels, pumps, heaters, chillers, ovens, balances, vacuum pumps, freeze dryers, regulators, detectors, distillation equipment and other laboratory equipment.
• Performing daily extractions, building production plans, adhering to production timelines and meeting production goals in accordance with forecasts and inventory expectations
• Preparing for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing plant materials and supplies for extraction
• Managing, training and developing lab employees
• Maintaining rigorous laboratory notes and inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment as well as experimental records
• Assist in building experimental designs for new project initiatives, new products and process improvements
• Assist engineers within the National Process Development/R&D team to ensure new development initiatives are being implemented
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing and electrical components for related extraction equipment
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment.
• Storing supplies and equipment, disposing of waste according to state guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas inspection ready
• Washing and sanitizing laboratory glassware.
• Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing.
• Maintaining material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products.
• Performing related duties as assigned

Compliance:

• Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law.
• Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements.
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and batch records
• Maintaining inventory within state-issued cannabis inventory software

What You Will Bring:

• High school degree and 2+ years of relevant technical or vocational school required
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or similar preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting preferred

Job Skills:

• Knowledge of and hands on experience with pressurized systems, extraction and rotary evaporation desired
• Mechanical inclination with the ability to monitor, maintain and troubleshoot/repair laboratory equipment
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems with ability to work with a wide array of mechanical equipment (plumbing/electrical, pressure/vacuum/flow, etc.)
• Ability to keep precise, highly detailed, and accurate records of calculations, procedures, and inventory of equipment, chemicals, consumables, and production
• Ability to demonstrate, design and execute statistical, mathematical and scientific analysis
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory procedures, methods of measurement and techniques as used in a chemistry laboratory
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus
• Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory
• Proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous waste
• Detail-oriented and ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• People and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to successfully manage a high-volume workload with deadlines
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize
• Ability to maintain Curaleaf Intellectual Property and general company confidentiality
• Work with a high level of independence
• Work with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, along with frequent bending
• Close vision (unobstructed vision at 20 inches or less)
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds with assistance

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award

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• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Current Curaleaf employees should use our internal job board to apply for current openings: https://app2.greenhouse.io/internal_job_board

Curaleaf creates clean, reliable, trusted cannabis products for wellness and medical use. Our highly-skilled dispensary staff is trained—and dedicated!—to help you find just the right method and concentration to achieve your personal cannabis goals