Extraction Technician

Position Overview

The  Extraction Technician is  responsible for following established protocols, regulations and procedures during the cannabis extraction process while operating equipment and conducting activities required to manufacture and store product, as well as properly maintain production equipment and materials necessary to run a world-class extration lab. 

Pay Rate:  $21-$23/hr 

Full Time 

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Operating  extraction  and  distillation  equipment and  handling  extraction  gases  winterizing, refining, distilling, and/or formulating final product


• Follow Policies & Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state medical marijuana regulations


• Cleaning  and  maintenance  of  lab  and  extraction  equipment  as  required  by  procedures  and manufacturer specifications


• Maintain accountability of all raw materials, finished products, and by-product


• Maintain records of product and inventory within Seed-To-Sale software system


• Maintain safety equipment and records


• Perform clerical work as it pertains to extraction lab activities


• Understanding regulations/changes to regulations (local and state level)


• Perform QA/QC through analytical testing for quality, consistency and efficacy


• Master various techniques for marijuana extraction and infusion, including butane extraction


• Develop expertise in testing and formulating methods as well as the purification, separation and isolation of various compounds of cannabis


• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

Must pass a background check and submit personal information to become a state agent.  Previous experience in plant processing preferred:

• Speed and precision with equipment and attention to detail


• General knowledge of weights and measurement


• Ability to multi-task and maintain work consistency on a daily basis


• High attention to detail


• Strong written and verbal communication


• Standing/sitting for long periods of time


• Ability to handle stress


• Ability to lift 50lbs without assistance

Experience and Education

Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in chemistry, and three to five years of experience in related position with an emphasis in an operations production/manufacturing environment. Experience must include hands-on responsibility for the full scope production activities, both operations and analysis.

Physical Demands

The  physical  demands  are  representative  of  those  that  must  be  met  by  an  employee  to  successfully perform  the  essential  functions  of  this  job.  Reasonable  accommodations  may  be  made  to  enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While  performing  the  duties  of  this  job,  the  employee  is  occasionally  required  to  stand;  walk;  sit;  use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop,  kneel,  crouch  or  crawl;  talk  or  hear;  taste  or  smell. The employee  must  occasionally  lift  and/or move up to 50pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About The Cannabist Company:

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 14 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 75 facilities including 56 dispensaries and 19 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including dreamt, Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!