Our Client is a premier cannabis provider located in the City of Fall River, MA. At Our Client, amazing product is the ultimate goal. They offer premium and economical cannabis products for their patients and customers. The Extraction Lab Manager is responsible for producing cannabis oil/extract through various extraction techniques and processes. They are expected to have a firm understanding of chemical principles that are being applied during processing. They are also expected to record essential processing information during production and report the information electronically on each batch that is processed. Making hands on decisions will surround the following principles: Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
Our Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to apply. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sex, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or veteran status or any other legally protected category. We additionally welcome applicants with minor criminal records to apply.
Essential Job Functions
Organizing and preparing product for distillation and extraction.
Perform various production procedures.
Grinding raw plant material.
Terpene & Crude oil extraction and collection.
When needed, perform refining and distillation procedures.
Record and report various production measurements onto physical batch records, and transfer measurements into electronic logs and tracking software.
Record and report any production, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration operations performed in equipment logbooks.
Report any variation or deviation from expected values for process times, yields, and any other defined product characteristics throughout the production process to management.
Assist in proposing changes to documentation or production processes to improve safety (from a consumer and laboratory staff viewpoint), improve product quality and production efficiencies, and to reduce delivery time and product failures.
Assist and log the disposal of all waste materials.
Additional Duties as assigned.
Experience and Education
Must be fluent in BHO, Ethanol, and cold water/rosin hash extraction.
Must be proficient at THC Diamonds, THCA, Isolate, CBN, “sauce”, distillate, Delta 8, Delta 9,
1(+) year Distillation experience (short path, thin film, simple distillation).
1(+) year of filtering experience.
1(+) year of solvent removal experience (Rotovap, reactor, or similar).
1 (+) year BHO, Propane (70/30 splits), or hexane extraction.
Must be fluent in extraction, refining, and distillation.
Must have strong knowledge of cannabinoids and terpenes.
Ideally has at least 2 or more years of experience as a lead or manager in a professional cannabis extraction production environment.
Has precursory knowledge in the operation of cannabis extraction equipment.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the oil processing industry.
Has experience following instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform critical job functions.
Must have custom cart production experience.
Should be familiar with automation equipment, such as AFG fillers.
Ability to complete required paperwork accurately and consistently.
Requires a degree in Chemistry or a related field.
Skills and Attributes
Is mechanically inclined; able to find and diagnose mechanical issues with industrial equipment.
Maintains a positive “can do” attitude in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Able to adjust to change quickly.
Able to contribute positively to conversations about process improvement.
Demonstrates high level attention to detail.
Demonstrates extremely strong organizational skills.
Has the ability to work with other team members as well as by oneself.
Ability to read and interpret written and oral instructions.
Can contribute to and improve SOP’s.
Must have a strong desire to innovate and push the bar.
Must be able to lift 40+ lbs.
Maintain perfect compliance.
Attention to detail.
Reliability.
Ability to work independently and in groups.
Must be able to pass a background check
About Vangst: Vangst is a venture backed, high growth recruiting technology company. We have revolutionized the fastest growing industry in the world by connecting thousands of professionals with careers in cannabis. Through technology and a world-class team, Vangst supplies the cannabis industry with the best talent.
Vangst is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characters protected by the law. This job description is a product of Vangst.