Lab Technician
Green Thumb Industries
$18 - $19 / 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 seeking a Lab Technician for their Abingdon facility to support cannabis extraction and processing operations. You'd prepare equipment and plant materials, operate extraction machinery, process concentrates, and maintain production standards while adhering to company SOPs and regulatory compliance requirements. The role involves hands-on lab work including equipment maintenance, data recording, and sample collection, with responsibility for both meeting production goals and ensuring workplace safety and sanitation.
This position suits someone with a background in production laboratory or manufacturing environments who understands regulated industry requirements and workplace safety protocols. Prior cannabis extraction experience is highly desirable, though not required if you have relevant lab experience in other sectors. You should have foundational knowledge in chemistry, biology, or physics (ideally through coursework or a degree), basic math skills, and familiarity with OSHA guidelines for hazardous chemicals.
The role demands physical stamina—you'll stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds regularly, and work with cannabis and related allergens daily. You must be at least 21, pass background checks, obtain an Agent badge, and demonstrate the self-direction and critical thinking needed to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time, in-office, with a salary range of $18.50–$19 per hour.
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