Processing Lab Technician

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.
Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.
Title: Processing Lab Technician
Starting Pay: $16.00/hr
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Locations & Available Shifts:
We have multiple openings across our Buckeye Lake and Johnstown, OH facilities, with the following schedules available:
Buckeye Lake, OH: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Johnstown, OH: Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Johnstown, OH: Wednesday–Sunday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who You Are:
You’re dependable, detail-oriented, and excited to get hands-on experience in a regulated processing laboratory. As a Processing Lab Technician, you’ll support the Lab Supervisor with day-to-day lab tasks while learning Curaleaf’s processes, safety standards, and quality expectations. You’re comfortable following instructions, staying organized, and working as part of a team. With training and guidance, you’re eager to learn all areas of the lab and take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant workspace.
What You’ll Do:
As a Processing Lab Technician, you’ll support daily laboratory operations by helping keep the workspace clean, organized, and compliant while learning hands-on processing and quality standards. You’ll work closely with the lab team to prepare materials, track production data, and ensure products meet Curaleaf’s safety, quality, and regulatory expectations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workspace and shared production areas in line with GMP, safety standards, and state regulations
Prepare materials for processing based on daily production needs and instructions from lab leadership
Track and document production data using electronic batch records and internal systems, including MJ Freeway, Salesforce, and Excel trackers
Support operational efficiency by following processes, communicating clearly, and working collaboratively with the team
Perform in-process and post-process quality checks, including visual inspections, to ensure products meet Curaleaf standards
Ensure accurate weighing, labeling, documentation, and product tracking while consistently following OSHA, GMP, Curaleaf, and state-required SOPs
What You’ll Bring:
Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members
You have basic math proficiency and are comfortable using standard computer systems
You’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with clear direction
You understand and confidently work with weights and measurements
You’re comfortable in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
You have experience safely handling and properly disposing of chemicals and hazardous waste
You have a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification
Even Better If:
You have previous experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or a related production environment
You have prior cannabis extraction experience or hands-on experience in a regulated production environment
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift)
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary
Environmental Conditions
Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens
Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
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
Curaleaf Pay Transparency
$16—$16.50 USD
What We Offer:
Career Growth Opportunities
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Generous PTO and Parental Leave
401(K) Retirement Plan
Life/ Disability Insurance
Community Involvement
Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
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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, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | 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.
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