Curaleaf · 19 hours ago
Processing Lab Supervisor
Curaleaf is a leading global cannabis provider committed to quality and innovation. They are seeking a Processing Lab Supervisor to oversee post-processing lab operations, ensuring quality and compliance while leading the extraction team and managing production schedules.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and support the Post Processing team through clear communication, planning, coaching, and performance management
Own daily, weekly, and monthly production reporting, including actual vs. expected output, variance explanations, attendance tracking, and all required paperwork
Prepare for efficient production by reviewing schedules, clarifying specifications, calculating batch requirements, and assembling materials for extractions, distillation, and formulations
Coordinate team schedules across overlapping shifts, accounting for PTO and call-offs to maintain production continuity
Train and onboard Post Processing staff while maintaining accurate training and compliance documentation
Operate and oversee extraction, purification, and processing activities, including ethanol extraction in a C1D2 environment and refinement of crude oil into finished products
Execute purification processes such as winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation, and distillation
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment including extractors, heaters, chillers, vacuum pumps, centrifuges, balances, and distillation units
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment in accordance with cGMP standards, SOPs, and safety regulations
Manage inventory, preventative maintenance records, requisitions, and WIP cycle counts within MJ Freeway
Maintain accurate records, data logs, MSDS documentation, and ensure proper storage and disposal of materials and waste in compliance with state regulations
Qualification
Required
You hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
2+ years of experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
2+ years of hands-on leadership experience, with a track record of coaching teams
Experience in scientific and technical documentation, including SOPs, training materials, and process documentation
You have hands-on knowledge of ethanol extraction, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, distillation, and product formulation
You're comfortable building weekly and monthly production schedules, establishing daily performance metrics, and tracking output against goals
Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards, with hands-on experience safely handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals and hazardous materials in an extraction lab environment
Comfortable using laboratory computer systems and software, with strong recordkeeping and audit practices to ensure production documentation is accurate and complete
Preferred
You have experience working with Vitalis extraction equipment
You bring at least 1 year of experience working in the cannabis industry
Experience supporting quality control and testing, including hands-on work with HPLC and GC analysis
Benefits
Career Growth Opportunities
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Generous PTO and Parental Leave
401(K) Retirement Plan
Life/ Disability Insurance
Community Involvement
Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Company
Curaleaf
Curaleaf operates as a vertically integrated medical and wellness cannabis producer.
Funding
Current Stage
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$1.45BKey Investors
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2025-10-14Post Ipo Debt· $100M
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