The Lead Extraction Technician will work within the Laboratory Department and report to the Laboratory Manager. The Lead Extraction Technician will assist the Lab Manager by carrying out day-to-day tasks. It is expected that you will learn and be able to perform all tasks within the laboratory area.

Job Duties: 

• Preparing for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing plant materials and supplies for extraction. 
• Operating highly sophisticated extraction equipment; Processing concentrates and extracts 
• Cleaning and maintaining extraction equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment. 
• Operating, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing laboratory equipment such as extraction vessels, heaters/chillers, ovens, balances, vacuum pumps, and other laboratory equipment. 
• Operating extraction equipment to harvest terpene extracts and cannabinoid-containing extracts. 
• Operating highly sophisticated purification equipment to convert crude oil into decarboxylated oil. 
• Following procedures for extract purification including ethanol addition, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation, and distillation. 
• Assisting with the development of further purification processes and in-process materials, including processes for new products. 
• Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and preparing requisitions as needed, maintaining inventory within state-issued cannabis inventory software. 
• Storing supplies and equipment, disposing of waste according to state guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate. 
• 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 

Job Qualification Requirements: 

• Associates Degree with 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting preferred 
• 1-2 years of experience with Supercritical Extraction highly preferred

Job Skills: 

• Knowledge of and hands on experience with Supercritical Extraction and Rotary Evaporation desired 
• Mechanical inclination with the ability to monitor, maintain and troubleshoot/repair laboratory equipment 
• Ability to keep precise, highly detailed, and accurate records of calculations, procedures, and inventory of equipment, chemicals, consumables, and production 
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory procedures and techniques as used in a chemistry laboratory 
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus 
• Knowledge of scientific methods of measurements 
• Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory 
• Proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes 
• Capabilities with computer systems, software, and hardware common to laboratories recordkeeping procedures 

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