Lab Technician I - MPX (Cumberland, MD)

This Lab Technician I position is full-time and is located at the MPX manufacturing facility in Cumberland, MD

iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change people’s lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry.

Who You Are:

You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!

Professional Competencies:

• Positive attitude
• Exceptional attention to detail and organized
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skillset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• 12 days Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 401K 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lab Technician I (MPX) is responsible for executing and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. They will aid other technicians in their daily tasks while preparing raw materials for the extraction process. Additionally, the Lab Technician I maintains the policies and procedures of iAnthus while ensuring compliance with all state and local regulations. The Lab Technician reports directly to the Lab Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Perform duties outlined in the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules as needed  
• Clean and sanitize all lab tools and vessels
• Provide support to other technicians as needed to ensure a seamless workflow
• Execute the preparation of raw goods to be extracted  
• Execute the breakdown and sanitation of extraction columns
• Aid in proper waste disposal
• Follow weekly production schedules to ensure seamless workflow
• Uphold all iAnthus policies and procedures.  

Training & Development

• Consistent development of Extraction processing skills and material handling protocols
• Development of proper laboratory practices and procedures
• Development of professional skills
• Overall product knowledge development
• Adhering to all iAnthus Time and Attendance Policies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years old. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. 
• Prior lab experience preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Basic math skills 
• Teamwork oriented
• Good organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Being analytical. 
• Being detail oriented. 
• Being proactive.
• Green Flower and/or Ganjier certificate preferred.

iAnthus Capital Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.