Lab Technician

Green Thumb Industries is hiring a Lab Technician in Carson City, NV, responsible for assisting in lab production processes including extraction and distillation of cannabis products. Candidates should have relevant education, familiarity with lab practices, and experience in regulated environments, particularly in cannabis. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with industry regulations while maintaining laboratory equipment and processes.
About the position

The Lab Technician at Green Thumb Industries is responsible for assisting with lab production processes, including distillation, extraction, winterization, and the production of cannabis-infused products. The role requires familiarity with standard laboratory practices and experience in production laboratory environments, particularly within the highly regulated cannabis industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and workplace safety, with a preference for those who have experience in cannabis extraction and processing.

Responsibilities
• Prepare laboratory equipment and cannabis plant materials for extraction
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• Operate intricate extraction equipment in accordance with Green Thumb SOPs
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• Process cannabis concentrates and extracts
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• Deliver on production goals, while focused on safety and quality
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• Produce product per recipes and SOP's, maintaining high quality standards
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• Clean and maintain extraction equipment and laboratory facility
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• Store supplies and equipment, dispose of waste according to guidelines, and keep laboratory working areas sanitary and safe
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• Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware
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• Monitor production line and collect samples for analysis
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• Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance
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• Record data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports

Requirements
• Associate or 4-year degree with relevant college courses in biology, chemistry, or physics required
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• Prior production laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred
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• Prior experience working in regulated environments preferred
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• Prior extraction experience desirable, prior cannabis extraction experience highly desirable
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• Basic math skills
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• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals
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• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees
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• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
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• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
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• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
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• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
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• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
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• Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws

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