Company Profile

APCO is a premiere consumer-driven cannabis company specializing in production, processing, wholesale, distribution, and retail, with twelve dispensaries in Portland, Oregon. The Company is committed to developing a dynamic portfolio built around the recognized brands of Chalice Farms, with a focus on health and wellness.

Overview

The Lab Technician is part of the team that produces cannabis oil extract through various techniques and processing. The position also records processes through state tracking system (METRC) and company batch log documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains laboratory supplies through inventory, places orders, verifies receipt.
Prepares material for extraction using a pneumatic press.
Performs extractions on cannabis material using hydrocarbons as solvents.
Follows equipment operating instructions, troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies, performs preventive maintenance, calls for repairs.
Documents information using daily logs and equipment record books.
Examines and evaluates data to resolve problems, selects corrective steps.
Participates in educational opportunities, and reads technical publications.
Maintains laboratory equipment and facilities in a clean and sterile condition, prepares and standardizes all solutions used, maintains records of work performed, and maintains inventories of supplies, materials, and chemicals.
Installs sampling devices, cleans laboratory tools and equipment, troubleshoots malfunctions and maintains laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and assists in developing and reviewing laboratory procedures.

Competencies

Attention to detail
Dexterity
Stamina
Technical Skill
Technicians must have knowledge of production and processing, mathematics, knowledge of mechanical machines and tools.
Knowledge of the English language
Basic laboratory instrumentation
Good communication skills
Technical ability

Requirements

OLCC Marijuana Workers Permit

Qualifications

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Warehouse environment:

This position is in a general warehouse environment with moderate to loud noise.
Frequently stand and/or sit for 6+ hours at a time.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, in multi-temperature environments ranging from 60F to 100F.
Consistently around plant material, working with hands

Desired Education

A science degree is not always necessary, although good qualifications in appropriate scientific subjects are helpful. Appropriate subjects include, but are not limited to biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and life/medical/physical sciences.

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