Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Biopharmaceutical Research Company is located in the Watsonville-Salinas area of Monterey County; we are a pharmaceutical startup that has been licensed by the DEA to produce Schedule I substances in a highly regulated and secure environment. Our focus is the cultivation of federally legal cannabis for drug development and research. As one of the first companies in the US to receive this approval, we are seeking to grow our team with individuals that thrive on the complex and unpredictable challenges of navigating a new industry.

Overview:

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for the care and maintenance of cannabis plants in a commercial indoor production facility. As a Production Technician, your hard work will be reflected every day in the health of our plants, the quality of our product, and the success of our company. Previous experience with cannabis is not required, just be willing to learn and continuously improve and we will teach you everything that is needed. 

This is a full-time on-site role. While we are only filling a single position currently, we expect to hire many more Production Technicians over the next few years, so please apply if you are interested and we will keep your information on file. As an expanding startup, there will be opportunities for career advancement and internal promotion will be a priority.

Scope of Work:

· Work closely with a small team in a commercial indoor production facility.

· Perform all tasks in the production process including but not limited to: sanitation and room preparation, clone propagation, pruning, fertigation, harvesting, trimming, drying, curing, extraction, packaging, and waste disposal. 

· Diligently follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain compliance with regulations. 

· Maintain Production Batch Records and Forms according to SOPs and specific tasks performed. 

· Perform scheduled production activities efficiently and on-time to prevent costly delays.

· Monitor scheduled irrigation events and perform preventive maintenance to avoid failures, including collection and measurement of water samples for pH and EC levels. 

· Perform routine inspections of the production room plants for indicators of pests and disease, in addition to preventive applications of biological controls and predatory mites. 

· Train new employees.

· Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 

· Perform other tasks as required.

Knowledge and Experience:

· A degree in Biology, Horticulture, or a related field is preferred but not required. 

· 2 years of commercial cultivation experience is preferred but not required. 

· Physical aptitude necessary to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper management of a production facility. Must be able to lift 50lbs, scale ladders, etc.

· Knowledge of basic plant cultivation including plant care and maintenance, environmental requirements, watering and fertigation, etc.

· Knowledge of plant health indicators, diseases, pest insects and fungi is preferred. 

Required Competencies:

· You are a collaborative, accountable, trustworthy, ethical, respected and proactive team member.

· You have a strong attention to detail. 

· Must be able to pass a security background check. 

· Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.

· Must comply with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.

· BRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

Benefits:

· Health, vision, and dental coverage

· Unlimited PTO

· 401k matching

· Stock options