Lab Support Technician

Lab Tech I

Blessed Extracts - Davis, CA

Full-time, Hourly Starting at $18 per hour

About the Company

Blessed Extracts is a State-licensed and award winning cannabis concentrates manufacturing and distribution company based in Davis, CA. Producing craft cannabis concentrates is our passion. We are a group of cannabis industry pioneers in California born from cannabis culture. We believe that plants are our allies as we enter a new era of health consciousness. We are dedicated to providing good medicine to the people. We consider our customers, our close-knit team and our industry partners all part of our Blessed family.

Job Description

Laboratory Tech I

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Laboratory Tech I is responsible for supporting operations activities as a part of the Blessed Extracts team working directly with cannabis flower packing and wasting socks, assisting with dump runs, sanitizing glassware, and assisting the lab team. This role works closely with the lab team to ensure a clean, efficient, and compliant work environment. Success in this position requires flexibility, focus, and strong attention to detail.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Follow SOPs and verbal instructions accurately and promptly

2. Quality check and prepare freshly frozen or cured flower/ trim for sock packing

3. Maintain effective communication with co-workers and management

4. Fill, label, and weigh socks in preparation for extraction per internal SOPs and by using

metric and imperial measures and balance scales

5. All sock functions: packing, cleaning, and waste dumping. Document each process by

tracking weight.

6. Weigh and process waste material in accordance with city and state regulations, as well

as company policies and procedures

7. Effectively manage time to avoid backtracking and delay in task completion

8. Work independently and productively while still keeping open communication with others

9. Maintain regular attendance and timeliness

10. Keep the work area safe, tidy, clean, and sanitary throughout daily operations,

consistently following SOPs

11. Assist in the loading, unloading, and inventory of cannabis packaging, supplies, and

materials

12. Perform other duties as assigned or otherwise identified

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Cannabis industry experience is a plus, but not required

• Work experience in a kitchen or other detail-oriented environment is a plus

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

• Able to follow directions, detailed instructions, SOPs, and guidelines, as well as receive

feedback from managers in order to maintain quality standards and production goals

• Must be safety-oriented, quality-focused, with great attention to detail

• Punctual, adaptable, reliable, and honest

• Willing to work shift hours, including weekends and holidays

• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older

Working Conditions

The inventory and packaging rooms are kept at 55 - 80° F, respectively, to ensure products are kept at the optimal temperature to maintain our quality promise to our customers. Fresh frozen biomass is stored in a freezer container at -30° C/ -22° F to ensure the biomass is kept at the optimal temperature to maintain our quality promise to our customers. You will be exposed to these temperatures when accessing fresh frozen biomass (with insulated gloves) in preparation for packing socks.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel and is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

While working in this environment, employees will be exposed to cannabis, cannabis

concentrates, cannabis products, and terpenes, and may also be exposed to the following:

• extreme temperatures (as low as -22° F)

• dust and fine particulate

• high-pressure systems, including inert and volatile gases

Interaction/Supervision:

The Laboratory Tech I will be supervised by the Laboratory Operations Lead, and will interact with Managers and staff members. This position does not include any direct supervisory role.

Physical Requirements

If required to wear a respirator as part of lab processes, must be able to achieve a proper seal between the face and the respirator.

Frequently (34-66%)

• Lift up to 50lbs

• Lift, carry, push and pull, up to 50lbs

• Stand for up to eight or more hours

• Grasping, holding, including repetitive hand motion

Occasionally (1%-33%)

• Bend and squat

• Able to wear personal protective gear

Rarely (less than 1 hour per week)

• Kneel or climb

Hours of Work

This position will work the hours necessary to meet the needs of the business and to complete necessary job duties. This may include work during days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The employee will be required to take all meal and rest breaks in accordance with company policy, see Employee Handbook. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. The employee shall record their work hours and shall be paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly, Non-Exempt

• Employee discounts

• Health benefits for eligible employees

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18