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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Processing LabSupervisor will supervise andoptimizeall the tasks in the Post Processing Lab and willassistthe Lab Manager and Manufacturing team bymaintainingquality control measures in the extraction and purification processes and thereby ensuring the delivery of high-quality product. This Supervisor carries out day-to-day tasks including prepping for distillation runs, formulations, and Ethanol extractions, andmaintainingpaperwork using good documentation practices. The Laboratory Supervisor will be a hands-on working supervisor responsible for extraction team training and schedule coordination between early and late overlapping shifts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly supervises the Post Processing staff andaccomplishesdepartment results by communicating job expectations; weekly and monthly planning; monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
- This position and all output metrics report directly to the Lab Manager. These reports will include all daily production metrics,establishingactual vs. expected production results with explanations of variances, staffabsencesand all associated production paperwork.
- Shows the capability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers on a professional basis. This will include all team members, leads, supervisors, and upper management.
- Preparing for efficient production by reviewing the manufacturing schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating batch requirements; assembling and weighing plant materials and supplies for extractions,distillationsand formulations.
- Ensure proper scheduling of Post Processing team, accounting for PTO and calloffswhen applicable.
- Performing all training required forPostProcessing team, includingmaintainingall required documentation.
- Operating highly sophisticated extraction and processing equipment; Processing concentrate, extracts and formulated products.
- Cleaning andmaintaininglab equipment and laboratoryfacilityfollowing current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures;complying withlegal regulations.
- Operating,maintaining, adjusting, trouble shooting, and repairing laboratory equipment such as extractors, heaters, chillers, vacuum pumps, balances, centrifuges, distillationunitsand other laboratory equipment.
- Operating extraction equipment to extract crude oilutilizingEthanol as a solvent in a C1D2 environment.
- Operating highly sophisticated purification equipment to convert crude oil into decarboxylated oil.
- Following procedures for extract purification, including ethanol addition, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation,decarboxylationand distillation.
- Assistingwith the development of further purification processes and in-process materials, including processes for new products.
- Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, equipment PMs asrequired, and preparing requisitions as needed.
- Maintaining strict inventory within state-issued cannabis inventory software, MJ Freeway, via regular cycle counts of WIP inventory.
- Storing supplies and equipment, disposing of waste according to state guidelines, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas organized.
- Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, dataloggingand filing.
- Maintaining material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products.
- Performing related duties as assigned
- Perform other duties asassigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position directly supervisesthe work activities of others and makesrecommendations concerningselection, termination, performance appraisal,and professional development
QUALIFICATIONS
:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA Degree or greater in Chemistry,Bio-Chemistryor similar.
- Minimum of 2years’ experience in a lab or manufacturing setting.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience leading and managing a team.
- Experience with scientific writing for processes, training, and procedures that require documentation
- Knowledgeof andhands-onexperience with Ethanol Extraction, Winterization & Filtration, Rotary Evaporation, Distillations and Product Formulations.
- Abilityto draft weekly and monthlyschedulefor department processes, as well as establish daily metrics for each process on aweek by weekbasis.
- Ability toFollow health and safety practices and precautions applicable to an extraction laboratory
- Experience with proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes
- Experiencewith computer systems, software, and hardware common to laboratories
- Experience with record keeping procedures, as well as regular audits ofteam’sproduction sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness.
PreferredQualifications:
- 1-year experience in the cannabis industry preferred
- QA/QC experience with HPLC and GC analysispreferredbut notrequired.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, along with frequent bending
- Close vision (unobstructed vision at 20 inches or less)
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers
- Ability to lift to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds with assistance
Maryland Pay Transparency
$57,000
—$63,000 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.usaTwitter:@Curaleaf_IncLinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedInCuraleaf 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.
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