HPLC Technician

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

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

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The HPLC Lab Technician supports the Processing Manager in ensuring product quality by performing daily tasks such as testing, preparation, extraction, and packaging. This role is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the production facility in compliance with state regulations and company standards. The HPLC Lab Technician plays a key role in quality assurance by preparing and analyzing samples from Processing, Cultivation, and R&D. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dedicated to upholding laboratory standards, and proficient in operating and troubleshooting HPLC systems and lab equipment. This position thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced laboratory environment with a strong focus on quality control. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and execute validation of analytical systems  

• Operate spectrophotometer and viscosity meter for QC  

• Assist in production; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing plant material and supplies for supercritical CO2 extraction: emptying of extraction vessels.  

• Operating highly sophisticated extraction equipment; Processing concentrates and extracts   

• Cleaning and maintenance of extraction equipment and laboratory facility following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment  

• Operating, maintaining, and making adjustments and repairs to laboratory equipment such as analytical systems, pumps, microscopes, balances, rotary evaporator, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment   

• Creating dilutions, HPLC diagnostics and repair, calibration  

• Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and preparing requisitions as needed  

• Storing supplies and equipment, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate  

• Washing and sterilizing laboratory glassware  

• Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing  

• Assist in packaging of final products as needed  

• Assist in the training of other technicians  

• Work with state licensed third party testing lab to ensure QC   

• Perform validation of analytical systems in line with company SOPs. 

• Calibrate and monitor the HPLC system, ensuring quality sample results. 

• Prepare and test daily samples from Processing, Cultivation, and R&D. 

• Maintain accurate records of sample results in EBRs, Smart Sheets, and Excel. 

• Operate and maintain lab equipment such as balances, centrifuges, and analytical systems. 

• Manage inventory of supplies and reorder materials as needed. 

• Ensure the laboratory is clean, organized, and safe. 

• Work with third-party labs to ensure quality control. 

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely sample submissions. 

• Maintain compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations. 

• Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state and federal regulations <