Lab Technician (Cannabis)

Job description

At TerrAscend, we don’t just grow cannabis — we grow possibility. Whether it's cultivating top-tier flower, supporting patients with trusted therapies, or crafting premium products for adult use, we’re here to elevate lives. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, our roots run deep and our sights are set high. If you're ready to shape the future of cannabis with a team that believes in quality, care, and community — let’s grow together. **It’s a Joint Effort** We believe that How We Work Together Matters. Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it. Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in. Our next full-time Manufacturing Technician will be a key player in production and will assist in the execution of processing and packaging activities in a cannabis production environment. They will support the maintenance of various packaging and manufacturing standards as well as coordinate the opening of the operation and closing of the department daily with the department manager. **To Be Blunt** You will be challenged to work tactically to ensure complete and on time execution of production schedules. One minute you will be preparing for the day and ensuring area is ready to begin production. The next minute you will be cross-training other packaging line operators. And the next minute assisting with inventory counts of packaging and labeling components, finished products. Regardless of the task, it’s critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you’ll work within a diverse team in the organization. **Where you’ll be planted** This position will be on-site in our Waterfall, PA facility. ### To be blunt, this role will be about: - Adhere to the daily production schedule to ensure attainment of efficiency goals. - Verify that all applicable working areas, tools, and processing equipment are maintained and in good working order prior to the start of each shift or batch. - Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools and working surfaces. - Manufactures products in accordance processing batch records using manual and semi-automated equipment. - Maintains and calibrates equipment as needed. - Keep work area cleaned and well organized. - Inspect work area upon arrival and departure for proper safety and eGMP. - Accurately completes batch records and associated documentation. - Troubleshoots equipment and process problems. - Supports process development. - Contribute to continuous improvement of TerrAscend processes. - Ensure the safety of themselves and other by maintaining a safe and orderly workspace. - Other duties in post-processing production, packaging, labeling and R & D as required. ### What we're high on...We value diverse skillsets, talents, and experiences. To be successful in this role we know you’ll need: - 1-2 Years of Experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Assembly environment is a plus. - 1-2 Years in a Distribution Environment is a plus. - Exceptional attention to detail. - Self-motivated to learn and improve. - Strong mathematical skills with ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide various units of measure. - Proficient in computer applications (Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Etc…). - Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, constantly changing, team environment. - Effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal. - Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and/or walking for extended periods. - Ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. - Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from manuals, data sheets, or other documents. - Must be compliant with all company and state regulations and requirements. ### Benefits: - Employee Discount (all employees eligible) - 15 days PTO - Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option) - 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately) - Employee Assistance Program - Paid Parental Leave - Life Insurance - Short & Long Term Disability