Lead Pharmacy Technician

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Type of Work: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Shift Availability: Open availability required, including mornings, days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $23.75

Location: 814 E Main St, Stamford, CT 06902

Who You Are:

As a Lead Pharmacy Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting our dispensary operations. You’ll work closely with the Pharmacist and retail team to ensure accurate prescription processing, inventory management, and a seamless patient experience. You will support the Management team in day-to-day operations, leading by example with strategic selling and maintaining a positive, energetic presence on the sales floor and back of house. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone passionate about cannabis, compliance, and patient care. 

What You'll Do:

• Assist patients with product questions and provide knowledgeable, compassionate service

• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians to ensure exceptional customer service and operational efficiency

• Educate patients on safe and responsible cannabis use

• Prepare and dispense cannabis products in compliance with state regulations

• Assist in executing a business strategy that maximizes achievement in sales, payroll, customer loyalty program, and inventory accuracy 
• Execute of task directives within designated time frames (promotional updates, stock replenishment, cash handling, floor monitoring, inventory counts, and online order processing) with speed, accuracy, and efficiency

• Collaborate with the Pharmacist to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and HIPAA-compliant work environment

• Stay current on cannabis laws, product knowledge, and industry trends

• Support and guide team members while fostering a positive work culture

• Perform other duties as assigned to support dispensary operations

What You'll Bring:

• Active Pharmacy Technician registration in good standing

• Minimum 6 months of experience as a pharmacy technician; cannabis experience is a plus

• At least 6 months of leadership or supervisory experience

• Strong knowledge of medication, dosage measurement, pharmacy law, and medical terminology

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• High attention to detail and reliability

• High school diploma or GED required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Greenhouse or cannabis software experience is a plus

 

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands and fingers to feel, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, and lift up to 50 pounds.  This position requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

Work Environment:

This position has allergen warnings including potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens, and requires the ability to work in confined spaces, have a high stress tolerance, adaptability, and be flexible to work in an ever-changing environment.

 

 

 

 

Connecticut Hiring Range

$23.75 - $26.25 USD

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Generous PTO and Parental Leave

• 401(K) Retirement Plan

• Life/ Disability Insurance

• Community Involvement

• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.  

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Instagram: @curaleaf.usa

Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.  

• Commit to Win.  

• ONE Curaleaf.  

• Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.