Process Engineer - Extraction
Company: Green Thumb Industries
Location: Warwick
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
The Role
We are seeking a Process Engineer to join the Extraction and
Formulation team, reporting to the Director of Extraction and
Formulation. This role will be responsible for process support and
optimization across hydrocarbon, ethanol, CO2, and solvent-less
extraction, as well as optimization of biomass handling and
post-processing methods. This roll will involve method development
and optimization, documentation of new processes, as well as
equipment installation in new labs and on-site training. Cannabis
is a heavily regulated industry, therefore requires all employees
comply to safety and compliance regulations.
This Process Engineer will ideally work out of one of our following
locations: Hackettstown, NJ - Warwick, NY - Holyoke, MA - West
Haven, CT. This engineer will be expected to travel 50% of the time
to our locations in NY, NJ, MA, MD, CT, PA.
Responsibilities
Conduct extraction process development work from bench top pilot
projects through production scale batches, via experimental design
and process validation.
Develop, optimize, and scale-up manufacturing processes for
cannabis products, including extraction, purification,
distillation, and formulation.
Identify potential areas of improvement in the extraction and
post-processing workflow.
Support multiple projects, including process improvement
projects
Lead on-site equipment installs and tech transfers.
Collaborate frequently with a cross-functional team, including but
not limited to, project managers, brand managers, and manufacturing
personal from concept through commercialization of products.
Establish and maintain process documentation, including standard
operating procedures (SOPs), batch records, and equipment
specifications.
Process development and product development for new vape,
concentrate, and infused products
Conduct process troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve
manufacturing issues, ensuring minimal impact on production
schedules and product quality.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory guidelines,
including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA), and relevant cannabis
regulations.
Provide training and guidance to production personnel on
process-related activities, safety protocols, and equipment
operation.
Capability of troubleshooting, fixing, and services a wide range of
equipment and software without assistance.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability
to convey complex technical information to non-technical
stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.
Safety & Compliance
Be aware of hazards in the workspace
Retain and understand department specific training
Report safety incidents/ concerns and comply with follow-up
actions
Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and
PPE requirements
Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance
requirements
Perform record keeping accurately and completely as directed by a
lead or supervisor
Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment and machinery as directed
by a lead or supervisor
Report and escalate safety & quality concerns
Understanding & adhering to applicable federal, state and local
laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, safety
regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules,
regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous
chemicals.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking,
hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while
maintaining focus
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds (and up to
100 pounds with assistance) AND must be able to do so with extreme
care and caution when working with product
Must be able to work in an environment that is 85+ degrees and 70%
humidity for extended periods
Must be able to work at heights
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging
environment
Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree
nuts, and coconut oil).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or
related
Prior experience in manufacturing, or fast-paced environment
Ideally: extensive extraction experience or other wet
lab/production experience.
Preference for candidates with experience with cannabis extraction
and post processing,
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a meticulous
attention to detail.
Experience with process scale-up, equipment selection, and
validation in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Minimum Requirements
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must possess valid state ID
Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements in
order to work in in cannabis industry (requires background check
and state review)
New York Pay Range$80,000-$100,000 USD
Keywords: Green Thumb Industries, Paterson , Process Engineer - Extraction, Engineering , Warwick, New Jersey
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