Extraction Associate

Purpose

The extraction associate is responsible for all aspects of plant extraction and various processes associated with cannabis product development. The extraction associate provides the daily care and focused attention necessary to process and package clean, high quality medicine.

The main responsibilities include all aspects of the daily care of medicine from harvest to packaging; monitoring weights and measurements; presentation; and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sterility inside the processing area.

Core Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in prepping, processing, and packaging finished medicine
• Keep accurate records on each plant using Company system and protocols
• Record and track accurate weights and measurements of medicine throughout the processing and packaging procedures using company systems and protocols
• Maintain a clean, safe environment inside the processing area
• Inspect medicine for defects using a variety of magnification tools
• Calibrate, operate, clean and store packaging equipment
• Provide consistent oversight of extraction procedures, ensuring standardized requirements and accuracy
• Master various techniques for marijuana extraction and infusion
• Knowledge of butane and ethanol extraction methods as well as the purification, separation, and isolation of various compounds of cannabis
• Knowledge of distillation techniques
• Knowledge of solventless extraction methods
• Maintain quality control measures to ensure a high-quality product
• Ensure compliance with State regulations and testing requirements
• Ensure accurate weighing and inventory
• Conduct cannabis plant extraction, including but not limited to the safe operation of open/closed loop systems, CO2 extraction, freeze drying, vacuum ovens, high pressure gas systems, and rotary evaporation.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cannabis medical products (distillate, oils, tinctures, topicals, concentrates, edibles etc.)

Qualifications:

Required:

• Passion for and knowledgeable about Cannabis
• Passion for cannabis Culture
• Minimum 1 year of experience in horticulture, botany, or related field
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work and lead cross functional teams
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to clearly outline objectives, and create, access and evaluate timelines
• Consistently delivers high-quality outputs with strong attention to detail.
• Works effectively under tight deadlines, respond to changing priorities and coordinate multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Competencies:

• Thorough understanding of the Cannabis industry
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Work Environment:

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, reach with hands and arms and may be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel:

This position does not require travel.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

TRP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.