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Position Overview

The Extraction Operator will be responsible for assisting in the extraction and refinement of cannabis, including all tasks associated with the production of Butane oil and distillate. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Bho extraction, post-processing techniques, and distillation. Experience in a production-based cannabis extraction facility is preferred, and a background in chemistry with laboratory experience is highly favored. The laboratory technician will be able to easily follow company SOP’s efficiently and safely and thrives in a detail-oriented, collaborative environment. The ability to learn and apply new scientific concepts to improve workflow, efficiency, and safety is paramount. Must have prior hands on extraction experience. Closed loop extraction experience needed.

Laboratory Technician responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Chopping/milling plant material.
• Using ovens to decarboxylate plant material.
• Strictly adhere to SOP’s for hydrocarbon extraction, winterization, filtration, and wiped film distillation.
• Clean and maintain equipment and glassware.
• Upkeeping a clean and organized workspace at all times.
• Aid in the processes of formulation, portioning, and packaging of concentrates.
• Understanding of workflow and attention to detail in large-scale production environments.
• Comfortability and confidence working with solvents and chemicals.
• Using deductive reasoning to identify problems and find creative solutions.
• Meticulously logging data for a variety of processes; using these data to make constructive inferences.
• Responsible for weighing, tracking, and processing raw plant material into hash oil and distillate following Accentian SOP’s and GMP’s.
• Responsible for batching all production runs following regulatory laws.
• Responsible for sending out batch samples for testing.
• Collaborating with our cultivation and sales teams to exceed quality standards.
• Maintaining proper inventory levels of all products necessary for extraction products.
• Packaging and labeling.
• Occasionally aid in various tasks.
• Physically fit, ability to meet physical demands including reaching, bending, walking, standing and performing repetitive work.
• Be able to lift 50lbs
• Comfortable working in adverse conditions. i.e. height, heat, cold environments, high-intensity lighting, and intense workflow.
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, extraction tools, glassware, collection vessels etc. * Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time. * Availability to work occasional weekends and holidays.

Qualifications/Experience:

• BS/BA or Associates degree in chemical engineering, life science, chemistry, biochemistry, and/or phytobiology (preferred).
• Plant Extraction: 2 years (preferred).
• Strong scientific background in fundamentals of extraction, filtration, distillation, and isolation.
• A thorough understanding of the fundamentals hydrocarbon extraction.
• Technical problem-solving skills in a production environment with chemical processing equipment, specifically Hydrocarbon and post-processing techniques.
• Experience in the formulation and accurate dosing of edible/topical products is advantageous.
• Knowledge of cannabinoids, terpenes, and their medicinal benefits is preferred.
• Over 250+ hours of extraction experience with botanicals, preferably cannabis specific.
• Experience in a lab or manufacturing setting highly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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