Extraction Technician

At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use.  We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America.  We’re on a roll and are just getting started!

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