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iAnthus · 1 day ago

Senior Lab Technician (Lab Lead)

Cumberland, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

3+ years exp

iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator in the cannabis industry, focused on creating valuable cannabis brands and operations. The Senior Lab Technician (Lab Lead) is responsible for overseeing the extraction process, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring high-quality cannabinoid extracts through effective methodologies and quality control checks.

AgricultureCannabisFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, training, and support to junior lab technicians

Oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to protocols, safety measures, and quality standards

Manage and execute complex extraction procedures, optimizing methodologies to maximize yield and quality

Implement and refine extraction techniques such as CO2, ethanol, hydrocarbon, or other relevant methods

Conduct comprehensive quality control checks on extracted products, ensuring consistency, potency, and purity

Develop and enforce quality assurance procedures to comply with industry regulations and standards

Maintain and troubleshoot extraction equipment, ensuring proper functionality and performance

Conduct regular equipment inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance tasks

Maintain accurate records of extraction activities, batch logs, inventory, and quality control reports

Generate detailed reports outlining extraction processes, yields, and any deviations encountered

Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, handling hazardous materials, and waste disposal in compliance with regulatory requirements

Provide training and enforce safety measures among lab personnel to maintain a safe work environment

Contribute ideas for process enhancements, efficiency improvements, and workflow optimizations

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including cultivation, quality assurance, and production, to coordinate activities and meet production goals

Communicate effectively with management, providing updates on operations, challenges, and opportunities for improvement

Follow and implement the company’s core values, including respect, diversity, sustainability, research, and service

Adhere to iAnthus' cultural principles of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Extraction laboratory experienceAdvanced hydrocarbon extractionCannabis regulatory complianceExtract refinement experienceQuality control checksTeamwork skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills