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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Instagram: @curaleaf.usa

Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc

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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. 

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.  
• Commit to Win.  
• ONE Curaleaf.  
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf. 

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law.  Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas. 

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.