Lab Technician I , Extraction

Schedule Requirements:

Monday - Friday 3pm -11:30pm

Worksite: (Franklin, MA)

Everyone is welcome here

IN A NUTSHELL...

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Responsible for day-to-day extraction processes and concentrate production including: whipping, filtering, rotary evaporation, speed mixing, and distillation
• Follows Extraction standard operating procedures with safety as the highest importance
• Maintains accurate and up to date solvent usage and run logs at all times
• Demonstrates accuracy in production and maintains operational compliance
• Reviews and follows safety and quality control requirements
• Sets up, extracts in tandem or with supervision, and breaks down extraction systems with oversight of Lab Manager or Leads
• Assists with extraction processes as needed by Lab Manager
• Accurately produces and keep logs on machines that produce Crude oils, Distillate, Waxes, Shatter, Sugars, badders, and other concentrate products.
• Cleans and maintains equipment (as necessary) ensuring functional equipment and work area at all times
• Communicates all perceived issues, maintenances needs, troubleshooting, and out of scope wants or needs clearly to Leads and extraction manager
• Completes other temporarily needed tasks as assigned by extraction manager

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

• Knowledge of ETS/ EFR ethanol extraction equipment or similar
• Knowledge of Root Science, VTA, VKS Distillation Equipment or similar
• Cannabis Ethanol extraction experience
• Mechanically minded with strengths in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Technical proficiency in MS Office, excellent communication skills, highly motivated, strong organizational and time management skills

• Minimum 2 years' experience in analytical quality management, including QA/QC methods
• Familiarity with quality control, policy and procedure and documentation.
• Familiarity with Metrc, Dutchie, or other cannabis tracking software
• The person in this position frequently communicates with other employees and various levels of management. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to multitask and be aware of multiple active processes.
• Ability to work as part of a team with cohesive aspects.
• Minimum A.A., B.A./B.S. preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a laboratory environment without regular sensitivity to noise or smells
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to maintain attention to detail for at least 8 hours per day
• Must be able to bend, lift, and stoop continuously
• Lift 60 pounds unassisted or up to 80 pounds assisted

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU...

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn't fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the "traditional" solution isn't the best one

WHAT YOU GET

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, Mission, & Values

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Values -

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Disclaimer

Parallel is one of the largest privately-held, vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S. with active operations in five high-growth cannabis markets. In each market we are known by distinct retail brand names:  ‍

• Florida: Surterra Wellness
• Massachusetts: NETA 
• Texas: goodblend 
• Pennsylvania: goodblend 
• Nevada: The Apothecary Shoppe

Parallel is building a leading well-being company and are looking for the best, most diverse talent to join our team. We have a high-performance, inclusive, and employee-focused culture, that focuses just as much on how we do things as on what we do. We strive for the highest compliance to our laws and regulations, while finding the most efficient and innovation solutions that will benefit how we continue to serve our customers.