Lab Technician

At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use.  We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America.  We're on a roll and are just getting started! 

We believe that How We Work Together Matters.  Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it.  Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. 

 

Sound like weed be a good fit?  Here's where you come in.  

 

Our next full-timeLab Technician will be a key player in production and will assist in the execution for the extraction, refinement, and analysis of medical cannabis oil and associated product formulations. The individual will use both manual and automated means to produce production blends, distillates, and materials. Thus, this position does require comfort working with machines and equipment to perform day to day operations.

 

You will be challenged to work tactically to ensure complete and on time execution of production schedules.

One minute you will be preparing for the day and ensuring area is ready to begin production.

The next minute you will be assisting and working cross-functionally and cross-departmentally.

And the next minute filling out and reviewing daily laboratory paperwork.

Regardless of the task, it's critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you'll work within a diverse team in the organization.

 

This position will be on-site in our Hagerstown, MD facility.

To be blunt, this role will be about:

• Perform oil extractions as schedule by the department Manager 
• Operate extraction and refinement equipment  
• Troubleshoot extraction and refinement equipment based on machine specifications  
• Apply best practices and standard operating procedures as established by the organization  
• Execute daily duties related to manufacturing as schedule by the Manager of Processing /Production 
• Daily cleaning of product equipment and work areas 
• Fill out and review daily laboratory paperwork while correcting/reporting errors in a timely manner 
• Record and maintain medical cannabis processing in the METRC seed-to-sale system 
• Implement and comply with safety procedures 
• Assist and work cross-functionally and cross-departmentally with our post-harvest teams 
• Perform other related work as required. 

What we're high on...We value diverse skillsets, talents, and experiences. To be successful in this role we know you'll need:

• 2-3 years of experience and familiarity with cannabis oil extraction techniques is preferred. 
• Able to perform and operate lab equipment - pipetting, centrifuges, vortexes, analytical balances. 
• Stay current and adhere to regulations of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission(MMCC) 
• Show accountability, proactive behavior, and a strong attention to detail 
• Basic knowledge and familiarity with Cannabis Extraction techniques 
• Familiaritywith production and warehouse procedures 
• Excellent computer, mathematic, language, and reasoning skills 
• Be 21 years of age; able to pass a background check; not have been convicted of any felony offense. 
• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• 15 days PTO
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionara al gobierno federal la informacion de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted esta autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted esta autorizado para trabajar, este empleador esta requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administracion del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier accion en su contra, incluyendo la terminacion de su empleo. Los empleadores solo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para mas informacion sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.