Extraction Specialist

Verano Holdings - Jessup, MD

Full-time

Jessup, MD

About the position

The Extraction Specialist plays a crucial role in the extraction operations within a cannabis cultivation facility. This position is responsible for executing the cannabis extraction process and manufacturing cannabis concentrates, ensuring product quality and compliance with safety protocols. The role may also involve cross-training to support other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, biomass, and raw materials for extraction.
• Execute extractions and post-extraction processes.
• Operate extraction equipment, such as rotary evaporators, reactors, and filtration equipment.
• Ensure the consistency and efficiency of products through quality control testing and procedures.
• Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
• Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
• Maintain strict inventory record of raw materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
• Manage, document, and dispose of lab waste.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and products.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform Extraction Manager of any system or equipment discrepancies.
• Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Able to understand proper and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state's cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of extractions, separations, isolations, distillation and/or fractionation preferred.