Cannabis Production Laboratory Aide Jobs

Position Summary:

The Production Laboratory Aide is responsible for the extraction and refinement of cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plant material. This position will require the application of chemical and physical separation techniques using state of the art equipment.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Run and monitor production processes to ensure optimized productivity of unit operations.
• Process trim and rosin runs.
• Record and evaluate observations for all processes.
• Accurate data tabulation and entry applying intermediate math and computer skills.
• Laboratory cleaning and equipment maintenance.
• Generates labels, records, and reports.
• Maintaining accurate inventory control and forms during shift.
• Packaging and labeling of concentrates and derivative natural products.
• Ensure all department assigned objectives and deadlines are met.
• Abide by department safety program.
• Adhere to all company and Nevada state policies in an ethical manner.
• Effective communication skills and self-driven team member.
• Performs other duties as may be required from time to time including aiding other departments and general facility maintenance.
• Ensure all department assigned objectives and deadlines are met.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees, upper management, and other departments.
• Perform all duties in a professional extraction facility.
• Ability to take direction and communicate effectively.
• Complete assigned tasks and projects in accordance with company policies.
• Function as a supporting team member, ability to work independently when necessary.
• Ensure all department assigned objectives and deadlines are met.
• Employee must arrive to work on time.
• Employee must exhibit personal hygiene and follow the health guidelines set forth by the Company and the state.

Additional Functions:

• Able to be flexible and work in various sectors of the department as needed or as requested by their direct supervisor; this may include but is not limited to, helping other departments with tasks such as cleaning, moving supplies, equipment, and other task as assigned
• Must work well with others and be able to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, and technique.

• Must exhibit caution and reliability with the handling of product in regard to personal safety, as well as product safety.

• Help create a proactive and positive environment; maintain a positive attitude and self-motivation while meeting and/or exceeding personal and/or company goals.
• Be able to work with, help, guide, challenge and motivate other team members in order to create a cohesive unit.
• Ability to research, evaluate and adapt to new methods, in order to meet or exceed goals.
• Employee must have basic organizational capabilities, as well as be able to run basic computer tasks.
• Time management; the employee must manage their time during work efficiently in order to meet goals while consistently producing a quality product.
• Employee must be able to follow basic instructions as well as be able to take constructive criticism from their managers so they can help maintain quality standards and production goals.

Job Specifications:

• Knowledge of chemistry techniques.
• Experience in a lab environment.
• Skill in solvent/solvent less extraction.
• Cannabis knowledge.
• Knowledge of the chemical properties of cannabinoids.
• Fluency in data management i.e. MS Office suite.
• Experience in Cryogenic procedures.
• Knowledge of safe lab practices.
• Knowledge of equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Knowledge of chemical safety.

• Understanding and implementation of the techniques, policies, procedures, and goals of the Company and affiliates, with an emphasis on continual personal growth and goals.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of local and state laws and statues; with an emphasis on continual knowledge and understanding.
• Show self-motivation/innovation and the ability to work well with all members of their staff and the company, as well as with their direct supervisor.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences, especially with the direct supervisors and other team members.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment, while not overstepping chain of command.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a professional extraction laboratory, which may be odorous at times.
• Due to the nature of the environment, must not be allergic to cannabis or cannabis derivatives.
• Employee must be able to work in tight spaces.
• May require sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Some weekends and overtime may be required.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions as well as stooping, bending over, and/or crouching.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (100 pounds with assistance) and must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with plants and product.
• Must be able to work in temperatures as low as 55F for up to 2 hours at a time.

Required Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree, preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or applicable science field preferred.
• Relevant industry or equivalent materials handling and processing experience: 1 year.
• Familiarity with EH&S or equivalent standard laboratory practices and procedures preferred.
• Training in complex chemical separations and manufacturing processes or equivalent knowledge preferred.
• Experience with quality control and quality assurance practices highly preferred.
• Experience using Metrc track-and-trace software preferred.

• Combination of experience and education will be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Nevada driver's license of State ID card.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must pass any and all required background checks.
• Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the cannabis industry.
• Must be approved by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board to receive and maintain an agent card.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

SSAC Corp provides employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, or disability, in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job elements, responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or conditions should not be considered to be exhaustive as job descriptions change with operational needs.

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