Extraction Specialist
- Readington, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare equipment, biomass, and raw materials for extraction.
- Execute extractions and post-extraction processes.
- Operate extraction equipment, such as rotary evaporators, reactors, filtration equipment, etc.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.