Extraction Tech (New)

About This Role

The Extraction Technician supports  our client’s  cannabis oil manufacturing operations by safely and efficiently extracting, refining, and purifying cannabinoids from cannabis biomass. This role requires strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Extraction & Processing Operations

• Prepare cannabis biomass and extraction equipment for production

• Perform cannabis oil extraction using approved solvents and methods

• Assist with winterization, filtration, solvent recovery, decarboxylation, and distillation processes

• Operate extraction and recovery equipment in accordance with SOPs

• Perform calculations, measurements, and dilutions

• Reclaim and recover ethanol and other approved solvents

Documentation & Inventory Control

• Accurately record weights, yields, and processing data

• Maintain inventory of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished oils

• Enter and manage batch data in METRC and/or Canix

• Complete batch records, logs, and production documentation

• Identify and escalate discrepancies or variances

Sanitation, Safety & Compliance

• Clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and work areas

• Wash, inspect, and restock glassware

• Dispose of waste according to SOPs and regulatory guidelines

• Follow all PPE and safety requirements

• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections

Continuous Improvement & Team Support

• Follow and contribute to improvements in SOPs

• Cross-train and support other departments as needed

• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Manufacturing or cannabis industry experience preferred

• Working knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, and OSHA regulations preferred

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Basic math and computer proficiency

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Ability to work in industrial and manufacturing environments

Compliance Statement

Our client  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Licenses & Certifications

• METRC certification preferred