Summary: The Extraction Technician will assist with the production of high-quality cannabis extracts along with cleaning and maintaining laboratory grade equipment, recording, and entering data in multiple forms, and associated tasks delegated by management. The Extraction Technician will be responsible for consistent, sanitary, and safe production of extracts adhering to company policies to successfully uphold quality control and consistent product production. The individual has the responsibility of extracting, refining and purifying cannabinoids from plant material into a concentrated form using solvents.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Preparing biomass for solvent based extraction.
• Performing extraction processes and post processing steps.
• Preparing formulations and manufacturing finished products.
• Sample preparations and logging for analytical testing.
• Adhere to specific quality control SOP’s regarding procedural operations and quality of product produced.
• Identify unsafe scenarios as they pertain to the Manufacturing Department.
• Performs daily safety inspections for extraction systems.
• Safely and effectively perform all methods of the cannabis extraction and refinement process practiced at the facility as directed by Management, including but not limited to, ethanol extractions, solventless extractions, hydrocarbon extractions, winterization, filtration, color remediation, solvent recovery and distillation.
• Complies with the facility SOPs and New Jersey State guidance on proper disposal methods for solvent and cannabis contaminated waste.
• Manage high-stress situations and be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment when the situation requires.
• Perform general routine maintenance on lab equipment - troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and regular data logging.
• Wash and sanitize lab surfaces, glassware, equipment, and any other ancillary lab equipment.
• Record all cleaning activities in daily logs.
• Maintain and log all data sheets for chemicals and products physically and digitally.
• Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime as determined by process demands.
• May help in other departments as needed/Other duties as assigned.

Administrative Duties:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail

• Interpret and follow complex, written, verbal and technical instructions

• Must be able to adhere to company SOPs

• Learn complex technical procedures in a timely manner