Extraction Lab Manager

Job Title: Extraction Lab Manager

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Typically 8AM-4PM (weekends as needed be)

Location: Centerville, Utah

Status: Full-time

Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), health savings account (HSA), employee assistance program (EAP), paid time Off (PTO), paid holidays, employee discount

About WholesomeCo: As one of Utah’s Top Places to Work, you are not just filling a seat, you are helping us constantly be better and improve. At WholesomeCo we look at each new hire as an opportunity to level up our company. Each new hire should bring a high level of transparency, communication, work ethic, curiosity, and balance out assertiveness while maintaining respectful dialogue with their coworkers. We hope we bring out the best in each person we hire and we hope each new hire will help us find innovative ways for us to be better in return. We want each employee to have an enjoyable experience at WholesomeCo by making each day enjoyable and setting time aside to have fun in group settings regularly. 

WholesomeCo is leading the movement to normalize cannabis as a natural path to health and wellness. Various medical cannabis services are offered, including statewide delivery to 99% of Utah's population, as well as retail, drive-thru, online pick-up services through its pharmacy in West Bountiful, an in-house built app for patients, innovative technology resources, cannabis cultivation, and cannabis processing of our constantly growing line of WholesomeCo branded products. Our vertically integrated company is well known for its technology-driven approach, our focus on data, and perpetual  innovation. WholesomeCo is committed to improving medical cannabis accessibility by putting patients' needs first and guiding them along their personal cannabis journeys.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee all aspects of cannabis extraction and refinement operations including scheduling, reviewing, and preparing the extraction process in accordance with state and local standards.
• Operate and manage the high-throughput progression of product through extraction, winterization, filtration, and distillation of the resulting crude oil using wiped film distillation systems, and finally isolation
• Manage a team of personnel through the entire extraction process from the preparation of equipment and material to the complete cannabis extraction and post processing.
• Build and maintain an inventory supply of cannabis extracts.
• Create, maintain, and implement best practices to include accurate safety data sheets (SDS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all chemicals, processes, and procedures for the laboratory to meet safety and compliance standards.
• Drive scaling of all process operations and labor to support forecasted demand, planning, and on-time delivery of products.
• Capture critical and key process data to effectively track yields, machine up time, through-put, labor, utilization, etc. and create visible KPIs.
• Keep good records and follow good documentation practices.
• Responsible for utilizing all required processes while maintaining a clean and sterile workplace.
• Responsible for producing distillate, wax, shatter, diamonds, sauce, crumble, badder, live products and hash products.
• Work with the team to ensure product integrity through the entire extraction process.
• Ensuring the constant improvement of the team's knowledge based on lab procedures/processes and extraction methods including safety awareness, knowledge of hazards, OSHA, Food Safety, company standards and quality control
• Providing technical guidance to the facility with respect to any technical questions or new services
• Analyzing production requirements and work assignments based upon capacity to achieve production schedule and departmental objectives. Promoting an environment of continual improvement and open communication with all levels of staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Previous Hydrocarbon and Ethanol extraction experience is required
• Highly skilled and experienced in botanical extractions including distillation, isolates, and crystallization
• Experienced in creating crude oil and other related extraction products
• Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient team as well as train
• Knowledge of management and organizational concepts, principles, and techniques with demonstrated professional assertiveness
• Exposure to a fast paced and deadline related environment is preferred.
• Proven Experience in a supervisory role preferably within the cannabis extraction industry.
• Must pass a pre-employment/post-offer background check
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Seven (7) paid holidays per year
• Employer paid 60% of the total medical insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of the total dental insurance premium
• Employer paid 75% of the total vision insurance premium
• HSA with match up to $150 per month
• 401(k) with 100%  employer match up to 3% and 50% match for the following 2%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid $25,000 of basic life coverage
• Optional additional life insurance
• Optional accident insurance 
• Employees who are active medical cannabis patients are eligible for an employee discount of 35% off of WholesomeCo products and 15% off of 3rd party products

Working Conditions:

• Employees may be exposed to difficult or stressful vendor, customer, or employee situations requiring patience and professionalism to effectively handle.
• Work duties may require sedentary activities, active standing, stooping and/or kneeling.
• Lab operates 5 days a week M-F.
• Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, safety glasses, scrubs and slip resistant shoes and/or respirators.
• The production facility may have strong odors and varying temperatures due to the cultivation and processing of cannabis.
• Employees may be required to work in confined spaces, such as plant growing areas or extraction rooms.
• Exposure to potential allergens, such as pollen or plant materials.
• The use of chemicals and pesticides is common in a cannabis production facility, which may require employees to follow strict safety protocols and wear additional PPE.
• Noise levels in the facility may be loud due to equipment or machinery operations.
• The facility has strict security measures, including video surveillance and restricted access, to ensure compliance with regulations and prevent theft.
• Regular cleaning and sanitization of the work area required to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

WholesomeCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment/post-offer background check. This employer participates in the E-verify program where legally required.

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