Lab Technician
Green Thumb Industries
$21 / hour
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Description
The Role
We’re looking for a Lab Technician to join our Green Thumb team! This position is responsible for assisting with lab production, which includes but is not limited to distillation, extraction, winterization and production of cannabis infused products. Our ideal candidate for this role is familiar with standard laboratory practices and has previously worked in production laboratory environments. Cannabis is a highly regulated industry, so prior experience working with regulatory requirements and compliance, as well as workplace safety, is highly desirable. If you’ve previously worked in cannabis extraction and processing – even better!
Responsibilities
- Prepare laboratory equipment and cannabis plant materials for extraction
- Operate intricate extraction equipment in accordance with Green Thumb SOPs
- Process cannabis concentrates and extracts
- Deliver on production goals, while focused on safety and quality
- Produce product per recipes and SOP's, maintaining high quality standards
- Clean and maintain extraction equipment and laboratory facility
- Store supplies and equipment, dispose of waste according to guidelines, and keep laboratory working areas sanitary and safe
- Wash and sterilize laboratory glassware
- Employee may also be responsible for monitoring production line and collecting samples for analysis.
- Follow SOP and standard analytical procedures to meet Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance
- Record data in lab notebooks, computer databases, and test reports
Qualifications
- Associate or 4-year degree with relevant college courses in biology, chemistry, or physics preferred
- Prior production laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred
- Prior experience working in regulated environments preferred
- Prior extraction experience desirable, prior cannabis extraction experience highly desirable
- Basic math skills
- Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees
- Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
- Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Possesses a high level of critical thinking
- Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
- Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
- Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws
- Previous cannabis experience not required
Additional Requirements
- Must pass any and all required background checks.
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Must be approved to receive an Agent badge.
Working Conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
- Physical demands – May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)
- Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
About this role
Green Thumb Industries is hiring a Lab Technician for its West Haven facility to support cannabis extraction and processing operations. You'd prepare equipment and plant materials, operate extraction machinery, process concentrates, and manage the full production workflow—from following recipes and standard operating procedures to cleaning equipment and maintaining compliance with Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices. The role requires careful attention to safety, quality, and regulatory detail, with responsibilities including data recording, sample collection, and waste disposal according to established guidelines.
The ideal candidate has prior experience in a production laboratory or manufacturing setting, ideally within cannabis extraction or another regulated industry. A background in chemistry, biology, or physics is preferred, along with familiarity with OSHA guidelines and hazardous chemical handling. While previous cannabis experience is highly desirable, it's not required—what matters is your foundation in lab practices, your ability to work independently and as part of a team, and your capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment with strong critical thinking and integrity.
This is a full-time, in-office position in West Haven, Connecticut. The work involves regular standing, repetitive motions, and exposure to cannabis and other allergens, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds required. You must be at least 21, pass background checks, and obtain an Agent badge. The salary is $21.25 per hour, with potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive based on performance.
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