Pharmacann Inc., one of the nation's leading cannabis companies, is changing the way people view cannabis. Be a part of the team shaping the future of this booming industry, where our people, our reputation and our standards matter. With a strong foundation and dynamic growth plan, opportunities to join our team abound in this fast-paced environment. Are you ready to join the movement?
We're grounded and growing. Based in Chicago, Pharmacann Inc. operates dispensaries and four roduction facilities across multiple states including New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania with licensing secured in the Midwest and on the east coast. For more information about our company, please visit pharmacann.com.
Job Description
The Refining and Post-Processing Scientist is familiar with the basic understanding of thermodynamics principles and wet chemistry techniques. They work independently, and have the ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one to another.
The Refining and Post-Processing Scientist is responsible for the daily processing of raw extract by winterizing, dewaxing, distilling, decarboxylating, and purifying.
They will be utilizing PLC driven systems to achieve high purity precursors by removing impurities from extract through numerous separative techniques, determining the potency of refined cannabis oils, maintaining a clean and organized work environment; and logging all activities involving any cannabis product.
They safely and effectively purify the cannabis extracts into high quality, food safe medical cannabis oils and liquids for ingestion, solid dosages, inhalation, or topical application by registered patients.
Duties and responsibilities or (Essential Functions)
Performing his/her duties in a safe manner and environment while adhering to all governmental regulations for this industry
Carrying out all procedures in an efficient manner that also complies with, OSHA regulations, PharmaCann SOP's and all applicable procedures
Being cross-trained on and working alongside the remainder of PharmaCann's team with the manufacturing and packaging of PharmaCann's broad medical cannabis product line as needed
Ensuring compliance and accuracy involving all product tracking, product security, and product movement procedures.
Following appropriate control measures to prevent mixing of dissimilar production components while following Good Manufacturing Practices
Performing in-process and post-process quality assurance testing and conducting visual inspections to ensure all product meets or exceeds PharmaCann's specifications and patients' expectations. Such quality assurance work shall include but not be limited to:
Recording and monitoring process conditions to ensure compliance to standard operating procedures
Proper weighting, data recording, and batch tracking throughout PharmaCann's process
Continually strive to improve PharmaCann's processes for improved patient safety, quality, and efficient manufacturing
Monitoring and managing processing equipment supplies and inventory
Perform daily Balance checks and calibrations, and confidently calculate Tare-Weight Gross-Weight
Support maintenance department in developing spare parts inventory and preventative maintenance schedules
Troubleshoot equipment issues with support from the maintenance department
Ability to utilize HPLC, UPLC, and UPC if necessaryUnderstands the principles of evaporation, condensation, separation, and crystallization
Working knowledge of vacuum systems
Confident in the operation of production scale distillation equipment
Ability to operate a liquid chromatographic system
Familiar with the operation of PLC systems
Ability to utilize digital inventory control systems (i.e. ERP)
Assist as required in the compounding, extraction and manufacturing/filling operations
Assist in the creation and authoring of related SOP's
Training with R&D and Engineering teams to roll out new product lines
Communicate with QA/QC Lab to schedule sample submission for analytical testing
Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community
Embodies the culture, values, and tenets of PharmaCann and full support of our purpose, goal, and key objectives
Qualifications
Education/Experience: BS in Chemistry, Pharmacy. Engineering, Applied Science
The ideal candidate will have at least one to three years of applicable medical cannabis or related laboratory/production experience with a focus on ensuring product safety, patient safety and satisfaction, and high product quality
Working conditions
Working on a production floor operating multiple pieces of equipment, potentially in different work areas spanning the processing section of the building
Physical requirements
Standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying glassware
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
PharmaCann, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics. We value diversity, military service, and law enforcement experience. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits are available.
