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Extraction Technician I

Job ID: 7649
Company: Farmer's Friend Extracts
Location: Portland, OR
Salary: $15 - $20 an hour
Number of Vacancy: 1
Employment Type: Part-time
Posted: 30+ days ago

Job Description:

About Us:

FFE is one of Oregon’s finest licensed recreational cannabis manufacturing groups dedicated to providing the cannabis community access to premium quality Refined Cannabis Oil (RCO) in a variety of products and forms at an affordable price. FFE provides a variety of services to clients, including formulation, CO2 extraction, contract manufacturing, and white label packaging.

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Responsibilities:

  • Preparing equipment and plant materials for extraction
  • Operating highly sophisticated extraction equipment
  • Processing concentrates and extracts
  • Cleaning and maintenance of extraction equipment and laboratory facility.
  • Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory.
  • Operating, maintaining, and making adjustments and repairs to laboratory equipment
  • Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and preparing requisitions as needed.
  • Storing supplies and equipment, disposal of waste according to guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate.
  • Washing and sterilizing laboratory glassware.
  • Can effectively use Google Drive including Sheets, Docs, Calendar, and is generally computer proficient
  • Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, filing, and answering telephone inquiries.
  • Maintaining material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

The qualified individual will have experience as an Extraction Technician with a background in either Cannabis or Organic and Inorganic Chemistry for medical purposes. Previous experience with oil extraction techniques and familiarity with CO2 extraction processes.

  • 1+ years of 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, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products.
  • Knowledge of Oregon marijuana law
  • Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.
  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or its equivalent, from a recognized college or university, with a major in chemistry or a related STEM field.
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related field a plus.
  • Be capable of lifting 45 lbs from the floor
  • Strong situational awareness
  • Ability to follow SOPs and industry safety best practices
  • Must have the ongoing right to work in the U.S.
  • Must be 21+ years old
  • Current OLCC Marijuana Workers Permit (or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire)
  • Current Oregon Food Handlers Card (or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire)

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $15.00 to $20.00 /hour

Experience:

  • extraction: 1 year

Education:

  • Bachelor's

License:

  • Current Oregon Food Handlers Card (or ability to obtain)
  • Current OLCC Marijuana Workers Permit (or ability to obtain)