HPLC Technician

About This Role

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: HPLC Technician 
Pay Range: $22.50/hr – $25.00/hr 
Location: Homestead, FL 
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt 
Shift: Monday-Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm 

Who You Are: 
You’re a detail-oriented laboratory professional who thrives in fast-paced environments where accuracy and consistency matter. Hands-on and organized, you enjoy sample preparation, testing, and quality control while maintaining high laboratory standards and compliance practices. 

What You’ll Do: 

As a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Lab Technician at Curaleaf, you will play a key role in quality assurance and cannabinoid testing across Processing, Cultivation, and Research & Development. This is a highly hands-on laboratory role focused on sample preparation, analytical testing, compliance, and maintaining quality standards throughout the production process. You’ll work independently at times while partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate results, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. 

• Prepare, test, and analyze daily samples using HPLC systems and other laboratory equipment 

• Perform cannabinoid testing and quality control throughout multiple stages of production 

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and validate analytical systems and laboratory equipment 

• Create dilutions, document results, and maintain accurate records in EBRs, Smart Sheets, and Excel 

• Operate and support extraction and processing equipment as needed within the production environment 

• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, equipment, and inventory in alignment with cGMP standards and SOPs 

• Partner with third-party testing laboratories to support quality assurance and compliance efforts 

• Ensure all laboratory operations, documentation, and waste handling remain compliant with company policies and state regulations 

What You’ll Bring: 

• 1–2 years of laboratory, manufacturing, QA/QC, or analytical testing experience 

• Experience with HPLC and GC analysis, preferably using Agilent equipment and ChemStation software 

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment 

• Excellent attention to detail, record-keeping, and mathematical proficiency for analyzing test results and maintaining compliance documentation 

• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, compliance standards, and organic/inorganic chemistry principles 

• Strong computer skills and experience working within laboratory systems, software, and documentation platforms 

• High school diploma or GED required 

Even Better If: 

• You hold an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field 

• You have cannabis industry experience or familiarity with cannabinoid testing and regulated production environments 

• You have experience working within cGMP, SOP-driven, or highly regulated laboratory settings 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: 

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. 

• This position has allergen warnings, potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens, and requires daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary, has exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms, has exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels, requires high-stress tolerance, adaptability, and flexibility, as well as the ability to work in an ever-changing environment.   

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, use hands to finger or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to 50 lbs. 

• This position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.     

Curaleaf Pay Transparency$22.50—$25 USD

What We Offer:

• 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

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.  

Follow us on Social Media: 
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.  
• Commit to Win.  
• ONE Curaleaf.  
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf. 

*Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law.  Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas. 

*Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.

Compensation

• $22.00 – $25.00 / hour