Extraction Technician Jobs
Extraction Technician jobs are open across cannabis, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and food processing, from entry-level lab assistant roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in CO2 extraction, hydrocarbon systems, and ethanol processing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary
The Extraction Technician provides on-site support to the extraction operations within a cannabis cultivation facility. As an Extraction Technician, you are responsible for the cannabis extraction process and the manufacturing of cannabis concentrates. Extraction Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments occasionally to meet business needs, including but not limited to the processing of dry cannabis flower
This is a full-time position at $23/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Minimum 6 months working within the company as an extraction specialist.
- Able to execute every rotating position in the extraction lab without supervision.
- Correctly perform routine maintenance and servicing of extraction equipment.
- Full knowledge of BioTrack- combinations, conversions, adjustments, room transfers, as well as pulling and reading reports.
- Full knowledge of the packaging process- Filling out batch records, accurate final product counts and sending out finished goods.
- Prepare equipment, biomass, and raw materials for extraction.
- Execute extractions and post-extraction processes.
- Operate extraction equipment, such as rotary evaporators, reactors, filtration equipment, etc.
- Ensure the consistency and efficiency of products through quality control testing and procedures.
- Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
- Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
- Maintain strict inventory record of raw materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
- Manage, document, and dispose lab waste.
- Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and products.
- Follow laboratory safety protocols.
- Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
- Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
- Immediately inform the Extraction Manager of any system or equipment discrepancies.
- Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
- Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
- Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
- Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
- Able to understand proper and safe handling of hazardous materials.
- Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Must have strong computer skills.
- Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
- Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in a scientific discipline preferred.
- Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.
- Previous experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
- Knowledge of extractions, separations, isolations, distillation and/or fractionation preferred.
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The employee will be exposed to both Butane and Ethanol as used in processing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
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Job Summary
The Extraction Technician provides on-site support to the extraction operations within a cannabis cultivation facility. As an Extraction Technician, you are responsible for the cannabis extraction process and the manufacturing of cannabis concentrates. Extraction Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments occasionally to meet business needs, including but not limited to the processing of dry cannabis flower
This is a full-time position at $23/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Minimum 6 months working within the company as an extraction specialist.
- Able to execute every rotating position in the extraction lab without supervision.
- Correctly perform routine maintenance and servicing of extraction equipment.
- Full knowledge of BioTrack- combinations, conversions, adjustments, room transfers, as well as pulling and reading reports.
- Full knowledge of the packaging process- Filling out batch records, accurate final product counts and sending out finished goods.
- Prepare equipment, biomass, and raw materials for extraction.
- Execute extractions and post-extraction processes.
- Operate extraction equipment, such as rotary evaporators, reactors, filtration equipment, etc.
- Ensure the consistency and efficiency of products through quality control testing and procedures.
- Collect samples as needed for quality testing.
- Regularly clean and sterilize equipment and workspace.
- Maintain strict inventory record of raw materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
- Manage, document, and dispose lab waste.
- Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and products.
- Follow laboratory safety protocols.
- Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
- Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
- Immediately inform the Extraction Manager of any system or equipment discrepancies.
- Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a related position.
- Able to follow detailed instruction and capable of performing repetitive tasks.
- Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
- Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
- Able to understand proper and safe handling of hazardous materials.
- Must have effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Must have strong computer skills.
- Ability to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
- Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in a scientific discipline preferred.
- Previous experience in a regulated production facility (food, beverage, CPG, etc.) preferred.
- Previous experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
- Knowledge of extractions, separations, isolations, distillation and/or fractionation preferred.
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The employee will be exposed to both Butane and Ethanol as used in processing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in extraction technician jobs.
- Experience operating CO2, ethanol, or hydrocarbon extraction equipment in a production environment
- Knowledge of post-extraction processing including filtration, winterization, and distillation
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or state cannabis manufacturing regulations
- OSHA 10 or HAZMAT certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Ability to maintain detailed batch records, SOPs, and equipment maintenance logs
- High school diploma or GED, with preference for associate degree in chemistry or related field
Tips for Your Extraction Technician Job Search
List every solvent and system you've operated
Hiring managers scan for specific equipment names, not broad categories. Call out each extraction method you've used, whether CO2, butane, propane, ethanol, or hydrocarbon, and name the exact systems or machinery you've run. Vague entries like 'extraction equipment' get filtered out fast.
Get your safety certifications current before applying
Many extraction technician postings screen out candidates who lack current compliance credentials. Renew your HAZMAT, OSHA 10, or state-specific cannabis manufacturing certifications before you start applying so they appear as active on your resume, not expiring or lapsed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists extraction technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your compliance background
Extraction roles in cannabis, pharmaceuticals, and food manufacturing each carry different regulatory frameworks. If your background is in GMP-regulated environments, prioritize those postings explicitly, since employers in those sectors treat compliance experience as a hard requirement, not a nice-to-have.
Prep for a hands-on skills demonstration
Many extraction technician interviews include a practical component where you walk through a standard operating procedure, troubleshoot a mock equipment scenario, or demonstrate your documentation habits. Refresh your recall of yield calculations, post-extraction processing steps, and log entry protocols before your interview date.
Negotiate shift differential and hazard pay separately
Base pay is usually the starting point, but extraction roles often carry additional compensation for overnight shifts, solvent-handling exposure, and on-call coverage. Ask about each category individually during the offer stage rather than accepting a single total figure without breaking it down.
Extraction Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most extraction technicians?
The companies hiring the most extraction technicians right now include Curaleaf, Trulieve, and TerrAscend, with the largest share of openings in New Jersey, Colorado, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in states with established cannabis manufacturing programs and active pharmaceutical or food processing industries.
How many extraction technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of extraction technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most extraction roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include quality documentation, SOP writing, and regulatory compliance coordination rather than bench or production floor positions.
How do you become an extraction technician?
Start by building a foundation in chemistry, biology, or a related technical field through coursework or a certificate program. Gain hands-on familiarity with extraction equipment through an entry-level lab assistant or processing technician role. Complete relevant safety certifications such as OSHA 10 or state-specific manufacturing credentials. From there, progress into dedicated extraction technician positions by demonstrating consistent yield quality and equipment proficiency.
Can you get hired as an extraction technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level extraction technician roles do exist, particularly in cannabis manufacturing and food processing, where employers train candidates who show strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of safety protocols. Completing a cannabis extraction certificate program, shadowing in a licensed facility as a volunteer or intern, and demonstrating accurate documentation habits can substitute for years of direct experience when applying for junior-level postings.
What does the extraction technician interview process look like?
Most extraction technician interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your equipment background and compliance knowledge. A hiring manager or lead technician then conducts an in-person interview that often includes a facility tour and a practical scenario, such as walking through a standard operating procedure or diagnosing a common equipment issue. Some employers also ask candidates to complete a written assessment covering yield calculations or safety protocols before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to extraction technician jobs?
You can find and apply to extraction technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your equipment background and compliance experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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