Laboratory Technician Franklin, MA; Cultivation & Production

Schedule Requirements:
Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM
Worksite:
Franklin Cultivation and Production Site

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together.
That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The Laboratory Technician will include supporting daily/nightly extraction processes by preparing extraction material. Demonstrates accuracy thoroughness to improve and promote quality. Maintains a safe and compliant lab environment. They will fear no barrier in the pursuit of ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, enforcing quality standards, reporting production issues, being a strong teammate, and effectively producing products for the manufacturing team.

Parallel is one of the largest multi‑state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). If you enjoy companies that are moving fast and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision: pioneering a new paradigm of well‑being for all people, everywhere.

• Responsible for day‑to‑day extraction processes and concentrate production including whipping, filtering, rotary evaporation, speed mixing, and distillation.
• Follow Extraction standard operating procedures with safety as the highest importance.
• Maintain accurate and up to date solvent usage and run logs at all times.
• Demonstrate accuracy in production and maintain operational compliance.
• Review and follow safety and quality control requirements.
• Set up, extract in tandem or with supervision, and break down extraction systems with oversight of Lab Manager.
• Assist with extraction processes as needed by Lab Manager.
• Accurately produce and keep logs on machines that produce Crude Oils, Distillate, Waxes, Shatter, Badders, and other concentrate products.
• Clean and maintain equipment, ensuring functional equipment and work area at all times.
• Communicate all perceived issues, maintenance needs, troubleshooting, and out‑of‑scope wants or needs clearly to extraction manager.
• Complete other temporarily needed tasks as assigned by extraction manager.

Required

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government‑Issued Photo

Preferred

• Knowledge of ETS/EFR ethanol extraction equipment or similar
• Knowledge of Root Science, VTA, VKS Distillation Equipment or similar
• Cannabis Ethanol extraction experience
• Mechanically minded with strengths in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Technical proficiency in MS Office, strong organizational and time management skills
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in analytical quality management, including QA/QC methods
• Familiarity with quality control, policy and procedure and documentation
• Familiarity with Metrc, Dutchie, or other cannabis tracking software
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a cohesive team

• Ability to work in a laboratory environment without regular sensitivity to noise or smells
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Maintain attention to detail for at least 8 hours per day
• Must be able to bend, lift, and stoop continuously
• Lift 60 pounds unassisted or up to 80 pounds assisted
• Self‑motivated and flexible in a fast‑changing industry

• Consistent, reliable benefits: full medical, vision, and dental; 401(k) with possible company match; access to company‑sponsored well‑being programs
• Balance and flexibility: paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Pet insurance
• Chance to make a difference: employee relief fund, community volunteerism through Parallel Cares program