At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots, offer top-tier products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.
Join us to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that values corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, which supports community outreach and positive change. At Curaleaf, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.
HPLC Technician
Position Summary: The Lead HPLC Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring high quality product and carries out day to-day tasks including preparing and testing samples from Processing, Cultivation, and R&D. The Lead HPLC Lab Technician must monitor and maintain the HPLC Lab in accordance with the state of Connecticut and standards set by the Company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversees and/or executes validation of analytical systems per Curaleaf Corporate SOPs
• Calibrating HPLC system when needed by monitoring the results of CCV and LCS samples
• Plans daily analytical runs based on current testing priorities
• Preparing and testing daily samples from Processing and Cultivation
• Preparing and testing samples from R&D projects when submitted
• Updating EBR, smart sheets, and Excel sheets in SharePoint with product potency results
• Updating Excel sheets in SharePoint with gummy & emulsion potency results
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment such as analytical systems, balances, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment
• Maintaining inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment, and re-ordering as needed
• Storing supplies and equipment, and keeping laboratory, storerooms and working areas immaculate
• Performing clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, and filing
• Assist in the training of other technicians
• Work with state licensed third party testing lab to ensure QC
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Work on other departments to make sure samples are being submitted for each step of a process
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and federal and state laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting required
• QA/QC Experience with HPLC and GC analysis
• Experience with Agilent equipment using ChemStation
• Capacity to work independently and/or with vendors, perform troubleshooting and solve complex problems.
• Ability to calculate figures such as proportions and work with mathematical concepts such as probability. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• The qualified individual will possess a keen interest and knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry
• Ability to keep precise, highly detailed, and accurate records of calculations, procedures, and inventory of equipment, chemicals, consumables, and production in both hard and soft copies
• Ability to follow written instruction and work to update SOP’s based on needs and changing industry requirements
• Follow good health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a chemistry laboratory
• Capabilities with computer systems, software, and hardware common to laboratories
• Able to critically analyze, draw conclusions about, and summarize test results in a timely manner
• Must be a highly flexible and motivated team player committed to working in a quality environment
• Ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state and federal regulations
• Maintain analytical and other laboratory waste with registered waste disposal company while following state regulations
• Assure that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements.
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and documents production by completing forms, reports, logs and records
• Focus on a physical task for a long period of time without losing edge
• Manual dexterity; enough to reach/handle items, work with fingers
• Standing for extended periods is common
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents
Facility Environment:
• Allergen warnings - Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol.
• All jobs require daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary.
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels
• High stress tolerance, adaptable, flexible ability to work in an ever-changing environment
What We Offer:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Community Involvement Initiatives
- Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.
Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:
- 2023 Ragan’s Top Places to Work
- 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
- 2020 Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award
- 2020: Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence
Our corporate social responsibility is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives, and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities. Social Responsibility | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence
Our Vision: To be the world’s leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values:
- Lead and Inspire.
- Commit to Win.
- ONE Curaleaf.
- Driven to Deliver Excellence.
Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as requires by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.
Current Curaleaf employees should use our internal job board to submit an application for current openings: https://app2.greenhouse.io/internal_job_board
