Laboratory Technician

Standard Wellness’s mission is to improve quality of life through safe and easy access to cannabis by providing consistent, high-quality product through innovation, vertical integration and aggressive regulatory reform.  We aim to create a new standard in the medical cannabis industry for quality, care, innovation, and education while still maintaining a focus and conscious understanding of how our decisions within the role effect the social and environmental impact in our community and for our patients. We’re committed to a research-driven, patient-centric approach in all that we do, and we will work to have a lasting positive impact in our community.

Our Core Values include:

One Team - We’re all in this together

Growth - Pride in growing our teams, footprint, patient base and ourselves

Empathy - Compassion for our people and patients leads to success

Accountability - Do what we say we will do and stand behind our actions

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Technician will assist with the production of high-quality cannabis extracts along with cleaning and maintaining laboratory and equipment, recording and entering data, and associated tasks. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the consistent, sanitary and safe production of cannabis extracts and infused products utilizing company policies to successfully uphold quality and consistency of all products produced in compliance with State of Missouri medical marijuana laws and legislation. The individual has the responsibility of extracting, refining, and purifying cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plant material into a concentrated form using solvents and solvent processes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for the daily operation of the lab and fully comply with state laws and regulations
• Perform stripping, grinding, and decarboxylation of cannabis materials
• Perform CO2 and butane extraction of cannabis materials
• Perform post-extraction processes, including wax removal, solvent recovery, wiped film distillation, and mixing for vape pens
• Production of infused products including but not limited to edibles and patches
• Assist with the creation of batch production records and maintain a detailed log of procedures and results
• Examine product samples during production to evaluate quality, color, and texture
• Perform necessary equipment maintenance and safety checks in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices
• Follow established sanitation practices for staff, equipment, and facilities to ensure quality measures are met to maintain high quality of product
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, or the equivalent
• Must be able to pass all background check and licensing requirements as set forth by the state for working in the medical cannabis industry
• Laboratory experience
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a cannabis production lab

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This section outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the Laboratory Technician to be successful in their role.  It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

• Knowledge of quality control methods
• Knowledge of state and local cannabis policy and law
• Knowledge of seed to sale tracking systems such as METRC
• Knowledge of math, weights, and quantities
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Strong organizational skills
• Accurate data-entry and recordkeeping skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, if needed
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) w/match, PTO