Schedule Requirements:
Training Schedule (1- Month) : Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Official Schedule after training: Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Worksite: (Franklin, MA)
Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
IN A NUTSHELL…
The Lab Technician I, Extraction will include supporting daily/nightly extraction processes by preparing extraction material. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in order to improve and promote quality. Maintains a safe and compliant lab environment. They will fear no barrier in the pursuit of ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, enforcing quality standards, reporting production issues, being a strong teammate, and effectively producing products for the manufacturing team.Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in four markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend) and Texas (Surterra Wellness).
If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Responsible for day-to-day extraction processes and concentrate production including: whipping, filtering, rotary evaporation, speed mixing, and distillation
- Follows Extraction standard operating procedures with safety as the highest importance
- Maintains accurate and up to date solvent usage and run logs at all times
- Demonstrates accuracy in production and maintains operational compliance
- Reviews and follows safety and quality control requirements
- Sets up, extracts in tandem or with supervision, and breaks down extraction systems with oversight of Lab Manager or Leads
- Assists with extraction processes as needed by Lead or Lab Manager
- Accurately produces Waxes, Shatter, Sugars, Badders, and vape oil products
- Cleans and maintains equipment (as necessary) ensuring functional equipment and work area at all times
- Communicates all perceived issues, maintenances needs, troubleshooting, and out of scope wants or needs clearly to Leads and extraction manager
- Completes other temporarily needed tasks as assigned by extraction manager
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING
Required
- Age 21 or over
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
Preferred
- Technical proficiency in MS Office, excellent communication skills, highly motivated, strong organizational and time management skills
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in analytical quality management, including QA/QC methods
- Familiarity with quality control, policy and procedure and documentation.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with other employees and various levels of management. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Ability to multitask and be aware of multiple active processes.
- Ability to work as part of a team with cohesive aspects.
- Minimum A.A., B.A./B.S. preferred
SHIFT REQUIREMENTS
- Training Schedule (1- Month) : Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM
- Official Schedule after training: Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work in a laboratory environment without regular sensitivity to noise or smells
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to maintain attention to detail for at least 8 hours per day
- Must be able to bend, lift, and stoop continuously
- Lift 60 pounds unassisted or up to 80 pounds assisted
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…
- Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
- Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
- Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
- Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
- Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one
WHAT YOU GET
- Employee discount
- Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
- Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Pet Insurance
- Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program
PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES
Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.
Our Values –
Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
