Green Thumb Industries (GTI), a national cannabis cultivator, processor and dispensary operator, is dedicated to providing dignified access to safe and effective cannabis nationwide while giving back to the communities in which we serve. As a vertically integrated company, GTI manufactures and sells a well-rounded suite of branded cannabis products including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals. We also own and operate a rapidly growing national chain of retail cannabis stores called RISE™ dispensaries.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, GTI has seven manufacturing facilities and 50 retail locations across seven highly regulated U.S. markets. Established in 2014, we employ more than 300 people and serve hundreds of thousands of patients and customers each year. We are stoked to have been named a Best Workplace 2018 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
The Role
Assist the Lab team with the activities and operations required to complete the functions of the department. Study and comprehend all policies, procedures and operational guidelines set by the management team. This position is responsible for assisting with lab production, which includes but is not limited to distillation, extraction, winterization, production of cannabis infused products, compliance requirements, and workplace safety.
Responsibilities
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Familiarity with basic scientific principles and laboratory experience. Must be able to follow written direction and maintain a laboratory notebook.
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Must follow all applicable policies, procedures and guidelines. This includes the safe and proper operation of any/all applicable machinery, instrumentation, and equipment.
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Operate laboratory instruments, make observations, calculate and record results.
- Understand and meet daily goals.
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Work as part of a team to meet production schedules.
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Employee may also be responsible for monitoring production line and collecting samples for analysis.
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Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.
- Records data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports.
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Good communication skills, verbal and written, with co-workers and management.
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Practice good housekeeping habits throughout the facility with focus and personal contributions towards a clean and organized assigned work area at the end of the assigned shift.
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Capable of working with hazardous chemicals and is able to identify and report unsafe equipment, conditions and practices so that they may be corrected prior to an incident.
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Flexibility and the ability to shift work schedule according to production needs.
Qualifications
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Associate or 4-year degree preferred, with relevant college courses in biology, chemistry, or physics .
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Prior Laboratory experience.
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Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, including internal experience.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees.
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Basic math skills.
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Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
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Understanding and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
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Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email.
Additional Requirements
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Must pass any and all required background checks.
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Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
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Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
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Must be approved to receive an Agent badge.
Working Conditions
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
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Physical demands – May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance).
We can't wait to meet you!