Formulations Technician

Job Title: Formulations Technician

Location: Lexington, KY

About the Role:

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the development and optimization of cannabis-infused formulations for edibles and beverages.
• Conduct bench-top trials, pilot batches, and support full-scale production efforts.
• Perform sensory testing, shelf-life evaluations, and quality assessments using tools like viscometers and texture analyzers.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and product information sheets.
• Support regulatory compliance by assisting with labeling and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with external labs for testing and analyze the resulting data for internal use.
• Manage ingredient and formulation data in MRP systems and formulation software.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, food safety, and cannabis regulatory standards.
• Communicate findings and support continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Travel up to 10% for trials, production support, or industry-related events.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field with 2+ years of beverage manufacturing experience, or Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Direct experience with beverage formulation and scale-up processes.
• Knowledge of ingredient functionality, emulsions, hydrocolloids, and food chemistry.
• Familiarity with beverage and confectionery production equipment.
• Experience in conducting sensory and shelf-life studies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and formulation software.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of GMPs, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Even Better If You Have:

• Experience with multiple cannabis dosage forms (e.g., tinctures, capsules, edibles).
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for ingredient and formulation tracking.
• Background in data science or analytics in product development.
• Prior experience supporting R&D trials or product commercialization.
• Work experience in the cannabis industry or a regulated food manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

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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Our Vision:

Our Values:

• 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