Laboratory Technician

 

Schedule Requirements: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM 

Worksite: Franklin Cultivation and Production Site

 

 

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

IN A NUTSHELL…

The Laboratory Technician will include supporting daily/nightly extraction processes by preparing extraction material. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness to improve and promote quality. Maintains a safe and compliant lab environment. They will fear no barrier in the pursuit of ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, enforcing quality standards, reporting production issues, being a strong teammate, and effectively producing products for the manufacturing team.

Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in three markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (goodblend). If you enjoy companies that are, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Responsible for day-to-day extraction processes and concentrate production including: whipping, filtering, rotary evaporation, speed mixing, and distillation
• Follows Extraction standard operating procedures with safety as the highest importance
• Maintains accurate and up to date solvent usage and run logs at all times
• Demonstrates accuracy in production and maintains operational compliance
• Reviews and follows safety and quality control requirements
• Sets up, extracts in tandem or with supervision, and breaks down extraction systems with oversight of Lab Manager
• Assists with extraction processes as needed by Lab Manager
• Accurately produces and keep logs on machines that produce Crude Oils, Distillate, Waxes, Shatter, Badders, and other concentrate products.
• Cleans and maintains equipment (as necessary) ensuring functional equipment and work area at all times
• Communicates all perceived issues, maintenances needs, troubleshooting, and out of scope wants or needs clearly to extraction manager
• Completes other temporarily needed tasks as assigned by extraction manager

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Preferred

• Knowledge of ETS/ EFR ethanol extraction equipment or similar
• Knowledge of Root Science, VTA, VKS Distillation Equipment or similar
• Cannabis Ethanol extraction experience
• Mechanically minded with strengths in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Technical proficiency in MS Office, excellent communication skills, highly motivated, strong organizational and time management skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in analytical quality management, including QA/QC methods
• Familiarity with quality control, policy and procedure and documentation.
• Familiarity with Metrc, Dutchie, or other cannabis tracking software
• The person in this position frequently communicates with other employees and various levels of management. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to multitask and be aware of multiple active processes.
• Ability to work as part of a team with cohesiv