Lab Technician 1

Title: Laboratory Technician I

Location: Jersey Shore, PA

Reports To: Lab Manager

Pay/Salary: $17.00 Per Hour

Schedule: Mon - Fri, 06:00 am to 2:30 pm

Job Description

Terrapin is looking for a Laboratory Technician I to join our growing company. As a Clinton County, Penn.-based cannabis company, Terrapin is a pioneer in the emerging industry. Terrapin is a cultivator, processor and retailer of high-quality medical and recreational cannabis products. With over 15 years of industry experience, Terrapin was licensed to operate in the Pennsylvania marketplace in 2017, growing to more than 200 employees.

At the direction of the Laboratory Manager or other lab staff, the Laboratory Technician 1 is responsible for performing efficient set up / tear down, manufacture and cleaning of all equipment and processes associated with manufacturing operations with general supervision or partnership with other lab technicians. The Laboratory Technician 1 is responsible for adhering to policies and procedures with an emphasis on regulatory related processes such as SOPs and safety to meet the business needs of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out duties involving raw material preparation for the extraction of crude oil. This includes operating and maintaining grinding equipment.


• Responsible for maintaining a clean area, including infrastructure and equipment.


• Assisting the extraction team with preparation of materials for the day's extractions as well as helping to tear down, turn around, and set back up extraction equipment as needed.


• Learn all paperwork associated with the organization of prepping material for extraction.


• Assist other areas and departments as needed.


• Handling of raw materials for product assembly


• Manipulation of pails/totes to and from storage requirements


• Pail/tote weight <1kg. (Empty) to 20kg (max. full weight) multiple times per shift


• Function well on the team and follow all safety guidelines.


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be able to pass state-mandated background checks.


• Education or Equivalent: A high school diploma is required. Prior laboratory experience is preferred, though not required.

Benefits

• Parental Leave upon 1 yr of employment


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Dental insurance


• 401(k) w/company match upon 1yr of employment


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Health savings account

If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may contact us at [email protected]

About Terrapin

Founded in Boulder, Colorado in 2009 as Terrapin Care Station, the legacy, family-owned cannabis company in 2017 was one of the first 12 initial recipients of a Pennsylvania medical cannabis grower/processor license. With a headquarters in Boulder, Colo. that oversees operations in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, Terrapin is consistently held as an industry model for patient-focused cultivation and production of high-quality medical cannabis products. Terrapin's medical cannabis products can be found in every dispensary in Pennsylvania thanks to a loyal patient base that appreciates our commitment to quality, transparency and affordable products. With a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and advancing equity across the industry, Terrapin believes in "planting local roots." We operate in Pennsylvania under the brands: Double Bear (extracts, vapes and troches), The Woods (premium flower), Terrapin (whole flower), and Resolute Remedies (topicals, capsules, and tinctures). Terrapin has plans to open dispensary operations in Pennsylvania and is actively pursuing locations. For more information, visit TerrapinCareStation.com.

Disclosure: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. These statements are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties, responsibilities and skills may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The physical demands described are generally representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request and in accordance with applicable law. Terrapin is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may contact Human Resources.

• Current State Mandated Badge or Background Check.