Lead Extraction Technician

Job Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Starting Wage: $28.25/hr

Location: Ravena, NY

What You Will Do:

• Operating highly sophisticated extraction and purification equipment to process concentrates and extracts
•  Authoring and following procedures for extraction and post processing including operation of pressurized systems, solvent addition and recovery, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation and distillation 
• Operating, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing laboratory equipment such as extraction vessels, pumps, heaters, chillers, ovens, balances, vacuum pumps, freeze dryers, regulators, detectors, distillation equipment and other laboratory equipment. 
• Performing daily extractions, building production plans, adhering to production timelines and meeting production goals in accordance with forecasts and inventory expectations
• Preparing for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing plant materials and supplies for extraction
• Managing, training and developing lab employees
• Maintaining rigorous laboratory notes and inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment as well as experimental records
• Assist in building experimental designs for new project initiatives, new products and process improvements
• Assist engineers within the National Process Development/R&D team to ensure new development initiatives are being implemented
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing and electrical components for related extraction equipment
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment. 
• Storing supplies and equipment, disposing of waste according to state guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas inspection ready
• Washing and sanitizing laboratory glassware. 
• Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing. 
• Maintaining material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products. 
• Performing related duties as assigned 

Compliance: 

• Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law. 
• Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements. 
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and batch records 
• Maintaining inventory within state-issued cannabis inventory software

What You Will Bring: 

• High school degree and 2+ years of relevant technical or vocational school required
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or similar preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting preferred 

Job Skills: 

• Knowledge of and hands on experience with pressurized systems, extraction and rotary evaporation desired
• Mechanical inclination with the ability to monitor, maintain and troubleshoot/repair laboratory equipment 
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems with ability to work with a wide array of mechanical equipment (plumbing/electrical, pressure/vacuum/flow, etc.)
• Ability to keep precise, highly detailed, and accurate records of calculations, procedures, and inventory of equipment, chemicals, consumables, and production 
• Ability to demonstrate, design and execute statistical, mathematical and scientific analysis
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory procedures, methods of measurement and techniques as used in a chemistry laboratory 
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus 
• Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory 
• Proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous waste
• Detail-oriented and ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• People and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to successfully manage a high-volume workload with deadlines
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize
• Ability to maintain Curaleaf Intellectual Property and general company confidentiality
• Work with a high level of independence
• Work with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, along with frequent bending 
• Close vision (unobstructed vision at 20 inches or less) 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers 
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds with assistance