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Columbia Care · 2 days ago

Cultivation Technician

Lowell, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$18/hr - $18/hr

3+ years exp

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is a leading cultivator and provider of cannabis products. The Cultivation Technician will be responsible for the care of cannabis plants throughout all growth stages, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining high standards of plant health.

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Responsibilities

Clone, transplant, water, fertilize, prune, trellis, defoliate, inspect for pathogens, identify toxicities and deficiencies, top, bud, and low stress train cannabis plants

Completing all accompanying paperwork and input this information into the software tracking system ensuring compliance with 105 CMR 725.105 (G)(3) & (4)

Cleaning or sterilizing all associated equipment used in the cultivation process as well as the grow rooms, transplant, wash, and general storage areas

Observe, record and report information to the supervisory team about plant growth, pathogens, and environmental disturbances

Maintain tools in accordance with sanitation standards and in acceptable condition for best practices with the plants

Qualification

Cannabis industry knowledgePlant physiology knowledgeRegulatory knowledgeInventory control experienceHorticulture degreeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Working knowledge of medical and recreational cannabis industry

Working knowledge of general plant physiology and biology, cannabis specific knowledge is a plus

Ability to work in hot humid conditions on concrete for long periods of time, standing, walking around, and performing manual labor associated with plant care

Knowledgeable on regulations related to the Medical Use of Marijuana Program

Experience with inventory control methods

Strong interpersonal skills including listening, and communication

Ability to take direction, comprehend, and complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner

Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Ability to develop strong relationships and experience working with senior level executives

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships in order to gain support and achieve results both internally and externally

Ability to exercise sound judgment and problem solving

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in horticulture, plant science, or biology

Three to five years of experience in related position with an emphasis in an operations production/manufacturing environment producing a commodity derived from proper plant care

Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope production activities, both operations and analysis

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

401K with company match

Multiple health plan choices

Dental

Vision

Pet and life insurances

100% paid short-term disability

Optional long-term disability insurance

And more!

Company

Columbia Care

The Cannabist Company (formerly Columbia Care) is one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products and related services in the U.S.

Founded in 2012

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees