Position: Laboratory Technician
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Address: 47 Lower Main Street, Portland, CT 06480
Position Summary
ORG Services is seeking a dependable cannabis Laboratory Technician to join the Affinity Grow team. This entry-level role is responsible for supporting daily operations within a cannabis manufacturing laboratory. Key duties include material preparation, extraction, and post-processing activities, with a strong focus on maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced production environment while adhering to standard operating procedures and receiving direction from laboratory leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of cannabis biomass for extraction (e.g., weighing, grinding, loading)
- Support extraction processes under supervision (e.g., CO₂, ethanol, hydrocarbon)
- Maintain, clean, and calibrate laboratory equipment and production areas in accordance with SOPs
- Handle post-extraction processes such as filtration, or decarboxylation
- Follow all safety protocols and regulatory procedures (e.g., METRC compliance)
- Label and track products through each stage of manufacturing
- Assist with inventory tracking and supply restocking
- Ensure all production activities comply with cGMP standards and applicable state cannabis regulations
- Identify and communicate process deviations, equipment issues, or quality concerns to the Laboratory Manager
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety within laboratory operations
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Skills & Competencies
- Prior relevant hands-on experience in cannabis, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing strongly preferred
- Basic working knowledge of extraction techniques and solvent recovery systems
- Understanding of cGMP standards and state-specific cannabis compliance requirements
- Strong technical documentation and record keeping skills
- Ability to accurately follow written SOPs and execute detailed procedures
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in controlled laboratory environments with varying temperature, lighting, and humidity conditions
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, PPE usage, and gowning protocols
- Proven ability to work efficiently in a production-driven environment with daily output targets
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- Must meet all legal and company-specific requirements to work in the cannabis industry
- Must pass a criminal background check if required by state regulations
- Reliable transportation required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 55 pounds
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Ability to perform repetitive motions including bending, reaching, and lifting
- Comfortable working at heights and using ladders on an occasional basis
- Ability to work a full-time schedule, including occasional overtime as needed
Key Attributes for Success
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Able to manage daily priorities in a fast-paced production environment
- Communicates procedures, issues, and observations clearly to supervisors and team members
Reporting Structure
- Reports directly to the Laboratory Manager
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or reassign duties at any time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Statement
ORG Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Mission
At Affinity Grow, we take pride in our roots. As a Connecticut-owned, single-state operator with deep ties to our community, we foster a company culture rooted in treating each other like family. Together as a team, we cultivate choice genetics to produce top-tier cannabis products that we are proud to offer. As a CGMP-certified facility, we uphold the highest standards of quality and consistency in everything we do.
Visit www.affinitygrow.com for additional information.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Cannabis: 1 year (Preferred)
- Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
- Cannabis Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
- Commercial Cannabis: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, CT 06480 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
