Extraction Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Extraction Technician (Tech) is responsible for converting targeted molecules i.e., terpenes from cannabis raw material into concentrates. This position requires experience with winterization, cannabis concentrates, and remediation operations. The ideal candidate will be a hard worker, dependable, and results driven with great organizational skills. Desired qualifications include laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, effective communication, OSHA Safety and cGMP knowledge, ethical conduct, and integrity for company reputation and product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Always adhere to legal compliance and company safety guidelines and operating manuals.
• Follow SOPs to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and consistent processes.
• Perform butane extraction methods and purification.
• Document all products coming from the extraction process on daily logs and METRC.
• Sanitize all tools and equipment before and after use.
• Prepare materials before operating machinery: solvent, air, heat exchangers, cannabis material, work orders, tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace (extraction room).
• Clean and perform maintenance on all extraction department equipment.
• Complete cleaning and maintenance logs.
• Create and process various types of cannabis extracts.
• Update next extraction shift on machinery, materials, post-processing etc.
• Record all analytical data within each step of the extraction process on daily logs and METRC (as needed).
• Assist Post-Processing department; calibrate and operate a scale/ balance as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years old (legal requirement).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Ability to work in and foster a collaborative team environment.
• This position requires long periods of standing, frequent use of manual dexterity, reach and ability to lift to 50 pounds regularly. Visual acuity is required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field preferred.
• Expertise in Butane extraction methods as well as the purification.
• 1 years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques commonly used in a laboratory setting preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• US work authorization (Required).
• Successfully complete a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 3x12
• Night shift
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
We comply with guidelines set by the CDC, CDPH, and Cal OSHA.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Long Beach, CA 90813: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Extraction: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location