Cannabis Extraction Technician — Ethanol Extraction & Short Path Distillation
Missoula, MT | On-site | Flexible schedule | Competitive pay, DOE
ABOUT THE ROLE
A long-standing, state-licensed Montana cannabis MIPP is hiring an experienced Extraction Technician to run our ethanol extraction and distillation operations. This is a hands-on production role for someone who already knows their way around an extraction lab and can work efficiently, effectively, and consistently. You'll produce high-quality crude and distillate via short path distillation while maintaining full compliance with Montana Cannabis Control Division (CCD) and METRC requirements.
This is not an entry-level position. We're looking for a technician with real production experience who can step in and operate our equipment competently from day one.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Perform ethanol-based extraction of cannabis biomass from start to finish
- Run short path distillation to produce high-quality crude and distillate to spec
- Operate and maintain extraction and post-processing equipment, including vacuum pumps, rotary evaporators (rotovaps), short path setups, and related lab equipment
- Carry out winterization, filtration, decarboxylation, and solvent recovery
- Monitor and record temperatures, pressures, yields, and batch data accurately
- Maintain METRC seed-to-sale tracking entries for all material handled
- Keep the lab clean, organized, and compliant with safety and SOP standards
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and flag maintenance needs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, valid Montana Marijuana Worker Permit (MIPP) — must be active at time of hire. Non-negotiable and will be verified.
- At least one year of verifiable hands-on experience with ethanol extraction (be prepared to provide references and/or documentation of prior production work)
- Verifiable experience with short path distillation
- Demonstrated proficiency operating vacuum pumps, rotovaps, and standard extraction lab equipment
- Solid understanding of lab safety, solvent handling, and ventilation requirements
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately document batch records within a compliance/tracking system
- Must be 21 or older and able to pass any background check required for Montana cannabis licensure
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED)
- Prior experience in a licensed Montana cannabis facility
- Familiarity with METRC
- Basic equipment maintenance and repair skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work around solvents and lab equipment
- Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled extraction environment
SCHEDULE & PAY
Flexible scheduling for the right candidate. Pay DOE.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief summary of your extraction experience. Applicants who advance will be asked to verify both their Montana Worker Permit (MIPP) and their prior extraction experience, so please only apply if your background can be confirmed.
Equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $23.32 - $28.08 per hour
Work Location: In person
