Position Summary: This position is responsible for assisting the Infused Product Manager with infused product development, scheduling, preparation, processing, clean-up, data entry, inventory management and equipment maintenance. Additionally, this position is responsible for supervising other Lab Technicians’ performance of these duties.
Essential Functions:
- Preparing necessary tools and equipment for the infused products processes.
- Follow SOPs to formulate and produce various infused product batches.
- Follow manufacturing processes to transition infused products batches into finished goods.
- Scheduling the production of infused products to satisfy demand and meet deadlines.
- Conveying infused products scheduling information to others involved in their production.
- Assist Infused Products Manager in creating new SOPs and manufacturing processes.
- Perform cannabis clean-up and distillation processes.
- Perform the physical batching of cannabis extracts in addition to their data entry into the inventory management system.
- Accurately enter production data into METRC, inventory management system, and other computerized databases.
- Clean and maintain laboratory.
- Maintain par levels of materials and equipment used in the production of infused products.
- Assist with any other lab duties as required by Extraction Manager/Infused Products Manager.
- Assist the Infused Products Manager in the research and development of new infused products
Job Specifications:
- Knowledge and adherence to the policies, procedures and goals of The Lab.
- Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
- Knowledge and ability to use standard lab equipment; filling equipment, vacuum ovens, hot plates, extraction equipment, etc.
- Ability to work effectively with employees, management, customers, governmental agencies, community members and the general public.
- Understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
- Must understand and comply with laboratory standards
- Must be familiar with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
- Skilled in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of company philosophies and goals.
- Ability to research, evaluate and adapt to new methods, compliance updates and techniques for operational improvement.
- Ability to interpret, understand, and comply with complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, data base management, METRC, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Additional Requirements:
- Colorado driver’s license or State ID card
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must pass any and all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- Must be approved by the MED to receive a key badge
Minimum Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent, some College preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a cannabis laboratory setting.
- Ability to work independently, manage projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, including internal experience
Working Conditions:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
- The work for this position is performed in a laboratory setting
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance), may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over and/or crouching
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- cannabis experience in a laboratory setting: 3 years