Vireo · 5 hours ago
Laboratory Technician - Edibles Focused
Hurlock, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.57/hr - $22.57/hr
3+ years expVireo Health, Inc. is a physician-led, customer-focused team dedicated to creating best-in-class cannabis products. The Laboratory Technician will assist in the production of cannabis-based medicines, ensuring quality control and maintaining a clean lab environment.
BiotechnologyCannabisHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalService Industry
Responsibilities
Assist manufacturing team in the production of cannabis based medicines in a clean lab environment
Package cannabis products following formulation and dosage requirements
Operate tablet and soft gel manufacturing equipment
Carry out quality control checks on finished products
Maintain and update work instructions
Perform necessary steps in processing and manufacturing of cannabis materials
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Able to work independently as well as operating as a team
Keeps a detailed laboratory log, dating and recording all tasks performed and relevant results
Performs weekly safety-checks of fire-extinguishing equipment, eyewash stations and shower stations
Attends safety meetings as required
Perform other functions as necessary to provide an adequate supply of product to meet patient demand
Able to setup, maintain and repair equipment
Keep an inventory of production materials to ensure supply chain stability
Provide feedback to improve process quality and efficiency
Some machine maintenance will be required
Assisting the edibles manager with weighing out and preparing batch ingredients
Assisting the edibles manager with mixing, combining, melting the ingredients, and monitoring the mixture
Using the depositor machine to deposit the mixture into molds
Packaging the finished goods into their final packaging
Qualification
Required
Assist manufacturing team in the production of cannabis based medicines in a clean lab environment
Package cannabis products following formulation and dosage requirements
Operate tablet and soft gel manufacturing equipment
Carry out quality control checks on finished products
Maintain and update work instructions
Perform necessary steps in processing and manufacturing of cannabis materials
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Able to work independently as well as operating as a team
Keeps a detailed laboratory log, dating and recording all tasks performed and relevant results
Performs weekly safety-checks of fire-extinguishing equipment, eyewash stations and shower stations
Attends safety meetings as required
Perform other functions as necessary to provide an adequate supply of product to meet patient demand
Able to setup, maintain and repair equipment
Keep an inventory of production materials to ensure supply chain stability
Provide feedback to improve process quality and efficiency
Some machine maintenance will be required
Assisting the edibles manager with weighing out and preparing batch ingredients
Assisting the edibles manager with mixing, combining, melting the ingredients, and monitoring the mixture
Using the depositor machine to deposit the mixture into molds
Packaging the finished goods into their final packaging
Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial
Sitting or standing for extended periods is common
Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents
Some heavy lifting may be required
Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally may be required
Must be comfortable operating and troubleshooting scientific and packaging equipment
Must be able to adhere to clean room protocol in designated area
Activities include extended periods of sitting or standing and extensive work using laboratory and packaging equipment and machinery
Preferred
2 year technical degree in automation, packaging and biomedical technology or related field preferred
In lieu of technical degree, minimum of 3 years experience working in regulated environment with automated or semi-automated equipment
Previous experience in medical cannabis industry
Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and benefits
Paid time off
Employee discounts
Company
Vireo
Vireo was founded as a pioneer in medical cannabis in 2014 and is fueled by an entrepreneurial drive.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$104.01MKey Investors
Chicago Atlantic Group
2024-08-19Post Ipo Equity· $5.39M
2021-03-26Post Ipo Debt· $23.5M
2020-03-10Post Ipo Equity· $7.65M
Leadership Team
Amber Shimpa
CEO, Vireo Health of Minnesota
Francis L.
Deputy Chief Security Officer - MD
Recent News
2024-04-08
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