Cannabis Lab Lead

About the Role

Seeking a hands‑on Lab Lead in our cannabis processing lab. The candidate is comfortable on the floor running extraction and distillation, follows SOPs closely, and keeps accurate records.

• Run day‑to‑day lab processes, including ethanol extraction, winterization, filtration, and solvent recovery.
• Operate wiped film and short path distillation systems to produce distillate per SOP.
• Execute formulation and production of finished goods, including vape carts, edibles, tablets, tinctures, balms, and oral solutions.
• Follow SOPs accurately and consistently across all extraction, distillation, and formulation processes.
• Enter and maintain accurate batch records, equipment logs, and METRC/seed‑to‑sale data.
• Perform routine calibration checks, and basic maintenance on lab equipment.
• Ensure a clean lab environment is maintained at all times.
• Follow lab safety protocols, including ethanol handling, C1D2 requirements, and PPE use.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in a scientific field preferred.
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in cannabis, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or food‑grade lab or production environment.
• Hands‑on experience with ethanol extraction, distillation, or formulation preferred; willingness to learn on the job.
• Comfortable with data entry and basic computer use; familiarity with METRC or other seed‑to‑sale systems a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs precisely.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently as well as on a team.
• Must be 21+ and able to pass a state‑required background check for cannabis industry employment.

• Compensation: $26.50/hour.
• Benefits: medical, dental and vision insurance after 90 days of employment.
• 8 paid holidays.
• 11.5 days of accrued PTO in your first year.

Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.