Extraction Technician

Summary Operates laboratory equipment and follows defined processes to extract and refine crude cannabis oil into post processed oil. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Extract crude oil from ground cannabis flower
• Process and refine cannabis-infused oil thru winterization, centrifugation, filtration and decarboxylation.
• Preparation of equipment and grinding plant material for extractions
• Accurately weighing materials and recording those weights
• Maintaining accurate records

• Maintain strict inventory records of all raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Complete the cleaning and sanitization of all production equipment, work surfaces, and tools
• Responsible for proper waste disposal according to guidelines and Curaleaf policy

• Operates and maintains extraction equipment used to extract crude oil from ground cannabis.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment used to refine crude oil into post processed oil
• Reclaim ethanol used if winterization using a Rotovap
• Accurately perform calculations and dilutions of crude oil for winterization
• Accurately fill out electronic batch records and supporting documentation

• Follows SOP’s and submits revision requests for SOPs according to new methods to optimize processes, as necessary.
• Washes, sterilizes, and restocks laboratory glassware.
• Performs clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, data collection and filing.
• Possess an understanding of scientific measurement, methods of measurement, units of measurement and cGMP data collection

• Maintain and record data in our seed-to-sale tracking software (BioTrackTHC).
• Maintain clean extraction and laboratory environment which adhere to GLPs and GMPs.
• Performs other related tasks as required by Management.                   

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience - Associates degree in a scientific field and/or one to two years related experience and/or training working in a laboratory or other regulated environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered.
• Must 21 years of age or older
• Subject to background check per state cannabis regulations 

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Language Skills                                               

 Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                    

Ability to calculate perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, An understanding of proportions, percentages, decimals and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability                                            

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.