Concentrate Technician

About Etain:

Etain is New York's only women-founded, vertically integrated cannabis company with dispensaries in Yonkers, Kingston, Syracuse and a flagship in Midtown East in New York City. Alongside their premium cannabis products, Etain carries a curated selection of women-owned CBD and health and wellness brands to highlight other women in the industry and their products.

Their mantra, "Take a moment with Etain", embodies the spirit and belief that their products meet the needs of our community by delivering the highest quality and purest products, so their patients feel good about investing in their health and wellbeing. They believe the future of cannabis is diverse, and they execute every day on making that future a reality by doing things differently and fostering diversity and inclusion in the cannabis space.

Objective:

The Concentrate Laboratory Technician will be responsible for all day-to-day Concentrate Laboratory processing. This includes intaking raw materials, operating the extraction equipment, tracking batch records, clean up and maintenance of equipment and facilities and conduct general extraction & processing duties. This position will work closely with the Assistant Manager of Extractions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

All candidates must be able to work in an environment with a safety culture. Extended periods of standing, bending, reaching, and high dexterity functions are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not limited to:

• Organize and manage data, extraction parameters, testing results and processes relating to lab activities.
• Train new team members on Solventless Extraction, and post-processing techniques.
• Operate in a leadership role, assisting the Assistant Manager of Extractions and the Director of Manufacturing when needed.
• Maintain Accurate Tracking records of seed to sale system.
• Report needed maintenance on laboratory equipment, assisting with appropriate repairs.
• Perform post processing steps within the Solventless Laboratory.

o Perform Solventless Extractions

• Maintain inventory of all supplies, materials, equipment, finished products, by-product and spare parts.
• Storing supplies and equipment, disposal of waste according to guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate.
• Provide forecasting insight and analysis while collecting cannabinoid data.
• Maintaining a continuous focus on safety, injury prevention in all aspects of production work
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) using GMP processes and guidelines
• Maintain process equipment and ensure such machinery operates in a clean organized environment.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in related manufacturing role or within the botanical extraction industry.
• Experience with analytical processes, botanical or biologic processes preferred.
• Compliance and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) guidelines.
• General knowledge of weights and measurement.
• Strong math and computer skills, including ability to create and interpret data.
• Experience complying with GMP standards.
• Knowledge of proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes.

Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles of biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry
• Speed and precision with equipment.
• Strong mechanical inclination
• Ability to easily use computers, and Microsoft office programs including MS Outlook
• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis.
• Effective time- management and high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Capable to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Self-driven, hard working, and able to communicate effectively

Work Environment:

This position operates in cultivation and manufacturing environments. This role routinely uses cultivation processing equipment and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to individually lift up to 50 lbs.

Competencies:

• Ability to perform repetitive actions with a high level of accuracy over time.
• Able to work variable shifts to meet business requirements.
• Ability to use a computer and to learn new programs for accurate record keeping.
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Must be 21 years of age to apply