Lead Extraction Technician - Justice Cannabis : Job Details

DescriptionDuties and Responsibilities:• Operating highly sophisticated extraction and purification equipment to process concentrates and extracts• Authoring and following procedures for extraction and post processing including operation of pressurized systems, solvent addition and recovery, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation and distillation• Operating, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing laboratory equipment such as extraction vessels, pumps, heaters, chillers, ovens, balances, vacuum pumps, freeze dryers, regulators, detectors, distillation equipment and other laboratory equipment.• Performing daily extractions, building production plans, adhering to production timelines and meeting production goals in accordance with forecasts and inventory expectations• Preparing for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing plant materials and supplies for extraction• Leading, training and developing extraction employees• Maintaining rigorous laboratory notes and inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment as well as experimental records• Assist with installation, maintaining and repairing of plumbing and electrical components for related extraction equipment• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment.• Storing supplies and equipment, disposing of waste according to state guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas inspection ready• Washing and sanitizing laboratory glassware.• May perform the work of an extraction technician as needed• Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing.• Maintaining material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products.• Other duties that may be required from time to time to improve operations and profitability and ensure required tasks and goals are completed across operations• Adherence to individual and team key-performance indicators ( KPIs ) as directed by managerRequirementsEducation and ExperienceMust be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.Must pass a state background check and be properly badged per state cannabis program requirements.B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or similar preferred or a combination of education and experience will be considered1-2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting preferred..Previous leadership experience.Experience cooking with cannabis preferred.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Good organizational skills to create an organized kitchen for the highest level of productivity.Excellent planning skills to make the daily operations go smoothly.Recognize time constraints and effectively execute fulfilling orders in a timely manner.Creative and positive attitude.Excellent time management skills.Ability to focus with attention to detail.Ability to communicate clearly and calmly.