Extraction Technician
Boonton, NJ 
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Posted 4 days ago
Job Description
Position Summary:
As an Extraction Technician, you will be working in the laboratory at TerrAscend to create extracts and other medical marijuana products. As a laboratory technician, you will be responsible for operating the machinery, ensuring processes are efficient, and following state-mandated regulations and procedures.
Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
    • Running extraction equipment to ensure attainment of daily production and efficiency goals.
    • Ensure all extraction and processing are performed with attention to strict TerrAscend quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance and all other applicable legal and food safety requirements.
    • Safely operate, clean and maintain extraction production equipment including solventless, supercritical fluid and solvent extraction systems, distillations systems, pumps, filters and evaporators according to our SOP's.
    • Safely handle hazardous materials (Butane, Propane, Ethanol, etc.), and adhere to safe chemical handling and disposing procedures defined by SOP's and MSDS.
    • Safely handle and dispose of cannabis waste according to processes defined in SOP's.
    • Produce reliable and precise data for completion of all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory and state mandated seed to sale documentation.
    • Accurately fill out all associated logs and tracking records.
    • Maintaining equipment health by performing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly checks
    • Assist in creating and maintaining SOP's for the extraction process
    • Assist in maintaining equipment asset logs
    • Assist in training new hires
    • Help conduct R&D to improve efficiencies in the extraction process
    • Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools and working surfaces.
    • Ensure the safety of themselves and other by maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
    • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
    • 6 months of cannabis extraction experience with hydrocarbon
    • Experience with solventless extraction
    • Positive attitude & Self-motivated.
    • Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
    • Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
    • Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and or walking for extended periods of time
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Honest, fair, and respectful of others.
Benefits:
    • Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
    • 15 days PTO (40 hours rollover allowance)
    • Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
    • 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Life Insurance
    • Short & Long Term Disability
    • #ENGMP

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
0 to 1 year
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