This person will have experience in Extraction with a background in cannabis (other organic or inorganic chemistry for medical purposes is also strongly recommended).
Must have previous medically infused production, hash and oil extraction techniques and familiarity with CO2 and Solventless extraction processes.
This position is responsible for commercial production and the opportunity to develop and refine processes and procedures for the sect of the company.
Responsible for the preparation and execution of extraction and processing of product in accordance with state and local regulations.
Ensures consistency and efficacy of product through quality control testing and procedures
Performs all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe production facility
Follows all defined Good Manufacturing Processes to ensure the highest level of safety
Completes sanitation of all production equipment and tools including workspace, lab equipment, containers, and appliances
Assists with the creation of batch production records and labels in accordance with State and local standard
Delegates and fully understands the weighing, packaging, labeling and documentation of all products, as well as the tracking of batch numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates
Ensure the appropriate information is accurate and in accordance with State law.
Works with local, state-approved laboratory to send samples for regular testing of extracted product and document all results for compliance with State regulations
Ability to master and control all equipment in a laboratory-type environment including CO2 Extraction
Ability to work on process development and improvement
Document all production and batch reports
Familiar with Seed to Sale Tracking Systems
Preferable experience with infusing cannabis oil into a variety of products (pills, tinctures, vape cart, etc)
Ability to create and follow SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others
Work towards meeting department goals around efficiency, yields, and cost.
Requirements
Acute problem-solving skills coupled with a strong mechanical aptitude.
Must be highly motivated, detail oriented and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Experience following strict SOP's
Excellent research and data organization skills
Good Documentation Practices
Knowledge of medical marijuana law and medicinal benefits
Experience with Supercritical Fluid Extraction in a Lab that adheres to strict health and safety policies and procedures, preferably a regulated field producing cannabis-infused or pharmaceutical products
Strong knowledge in pharmaceutical formulation and plant genetics
Expertise in subcritical and supercritical CO2 extraction methods as well as the purification, separation and isolation of various compounds of cannabis
2+ years of commercial cannabis extraction experience required