TerrAscend · 1 month ago
Extraction Technician
Boonton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.50/hr - $19.50/hrTerrAscend is a leading company in the cannabis industry, focused on cultivating quality products and supporting patients. The Extraction Technician will be responsible for adhering to production schedules, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards during the extraction process.
CannabisClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Adhere to the daily production schedule to ensure attainment of efficiency goals
Verify that all applicable working areas, tools, and processing equipment are maintained and in good working order prior to the start of each shift or batch
Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools and working surfaces
Ensure all extraction and processing are performed with attention to strict Ilera quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance and all other applicable legal and food safety requirements
Safely operate, clean and maintain extraction production equipment including supercritical fluid and solvent extraction systems, distillations systems, pumps, filters and evaporators according to our SOP’s
Safely handle hazardous materials (Butane, Propane, Ethanol, etc.), and adhere to safe chemical handling and disposing procedures defined by SOP’s and MSDS
Safely handle and dispose of cannabis waste according to processes defined in SOP’s
Produce reliable and precise data for completion of all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory and state mandated seed to sale documentation
Accurately fill out all associated logs and tracking records
Contribute to continuous improvement of Ilera processes
Ensure the safety of themselves and other by maintaining a safe and orderly workspace
Other duties in post-processing production, packaging, labeling and R & D as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Biochemistry or related fields
Positive attitude & Self-motivated
Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs
Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and or walking for extended periods of time
Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50lbs
Capable of using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel and pick
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals (butane, propane, etc.) following strict safety guidelines
Utilize chemicals (such as bleach) to clean and maintain facility/equipment
Must wear PPE (clothing protection), close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear/eye protection
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Mental Health & Wellness Support
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with Company Match
Pet Insurance
Employee Discounts
Recognition Program
Disability & Life Insurance
Company
TerrAscend
TerrAscend is a cannabis company that provides products, brands, and services to the cannabinoid market.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$639.07MKey Investors
FocusGrowth Asset ManagementStearns BankPelorus Equity Group
2025-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $57.77M
2024-08-02Post Ipo Debt· $140M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $25M
Leadership Team
Ziad Ghanem
President and Chief Executive Officer
Lynn K. Gefen
Chief People and Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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