Job Description

Aqualitas Inc.

is an award-winning, EU-GMP and DEL certified, Canadian licensed producer of a wide range of medical cannabis products. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellford, Aqualitas is Clean Green Certified and committed to quality, sustainability, and balance.

Wellford

, headquartered in London, UK, is a medical cannabis company with established pharmaceutical distribution in the UK and Europe. The Aqualitas & Wellford combination creates a fully vertically integrated, global medical cannabis company from seed to patient.Aqualitas Inc. is a vertically integrated licensed cannabis manufacturer of more than 50 branded dry flower, concentrates, and edibles skus with National and International distribution. Home to Canada's 2020 Grower of the Year, and numerous sustainability awards, we are committed to quality, sustainability, and balance in our products, our operations, and our people.

SENIOR EXTRACTION TECHNICIAN

As we continue to expand our production activities, Aqualitas is looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Extraction Technician who will play an integral role in the production of high-quality cannabis extracts and in the development and optimization of all cannabis extraction processes and product formulations. This role will be responsible for managing extraction and post-extraction labs in terms of cannabinoid extraction, processing and post-processing, and communicating extraction activities to upper management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head-Post Production your work will include but not limited to the following:



Adhere to all Company Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Good Production Practices (GPP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OH&S, as well as complete and on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost. Develop and maintain extraction processes by initiating, coordinating and enforcing operational policies, procedures and work instructions. Schedule extraction and post-process tasks and coordinate with the QA team to create, review and amend extraction process SOPs, manufacturing batch records, training records, and related documentation. Lead the investigation of any manufacturing deviation from written instructions and product and/or material component Out of Specification reported or observed result(s). Maintain material safety data sheets (SDS) for all department chemicals and products. Assure that operations adhere to all business and industry license requirements and be able produce documents as proof immediately upon request. Effectively communicate results to both technical and non-technical personnel. Maintain inventory of all raw materials, chemicals, equipment, finished products and by-products of the extraction process. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all details pertinent to extraction processes using an ERP system. Clean, sanitize, organize, store and maintain extraction equipment, supplies and laboratory facility following cGMP, and SOPs; monitor environment. Document all machine maintenance; order equipment/material and improve or develop safety guidelines for equipment use. Supervise, train and assist team members in optimizing equipment for research and commercial production. Develop, implement, and hold the team accountable to relevant KPIs with a focus on continuous improvement by producing weekly production reports and attending company meetings.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Bachelor's in chemistry, Biochemistry, Plant Genetics or related field. Minimum 2 years cannabis extraction experience Experience working with CO2 extraction equipment. Experience working with short-path distillation equipment. Prior experience in a laboratory or pharmaceutical setting. Prior experience formulating consumer products will be considered an asset.

Skill Requirements:

Experience with extraction, oil processing. Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills. Ability to mange, lead and inspire work colleagues. Willingness, adaptability and flexibility to complete any task that may be required and to prioritize activities and adjust priorities on short notice. Consistent knowledge of SOP's, GPP, GMP, Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations. Ability to act independently and as a team member. Attention to detail and accuracy including thorough documentation abilities. Excellent comprehension, communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Details:

Location: Brooklyn, Queens County, NS (Required)


Compensation: Salary to be determined based on skills and experience


Status and Hours: Full-Time

Successful applicants must provide satisfactory background and reference checks.



Aqualitas welcomes and encourages diversity. Should you require an accommodation in any aspect of our selection process, please let us know.



We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however, we will only be contacting those that best fit our requirements. Resumes will be kept for consideration for six months.