At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots, offer top-tier products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that values corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, which supports community outreach and positive change. At Curaleaf, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. 

Lead Extraction Technician

Job Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Pay-Rate: $28.25/hr
Location: Ravena, NY

Who You Are:

As a Lead Extraction Technician at Curaleaf, you’ll be at the forefront of our operations, driving innovation and excellence in cannabis extraction and processing. This is an exciting opportunity to "own" a new lab, develop systems and processes, and play a vital role in launching new products in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

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 
New York Hiring Range
$28.25—$28.25 USD

What We Offer:

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
  • Generous PTO and Parental Leave
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan
  • Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Community Involvement Initiatives
  • Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.  

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

  • 2023 Ragan’s Top Places to Work
  • 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
  • 2020 Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award
  • 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award

Follow us on Social Media: 
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our corporate Social Responsibility is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives, and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities. 

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

  • Lead and Inspire.  
  • Commit to Win.  
  • ONE Curaleaf.  
  • Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should use our internal job board to apply for current openings: https://app2.greenhouse.io/internal_job_board 

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