Chemist

Planet 13 (formerly VidaCann) is proud to be one of the largest most advanced and sustainable providers of medical cannabis in Florida. Our mission is to help our Florida friends and neighbors live their healthiest lives with our all-natural sun-grown cannabis products.

We are currently looking forChemistto join our growing team at our Cultivation facility in St Johns and our Production facility in goal of a Chemist is to ensure the highest level of quality and consistency by performing precise extraction refinement and analysis of cannabis products while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

The Chemist is responsible for the extraction refinement and separation of cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plant material into concentrated forms using solvents and specialized separation techniques. This role involves operating extraction and analytical equipment maintaining a thorough understanding of laboratory and manufacturing processes and ensuring consistent product quality. The Chemist works closely with Lab Technicians to support all aspects of extraction product formulation and process improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise Lab Technicians and assist with daily extraction and refinement operations.

• Operate and maintain solvent and non-solvent extraction equipment optimizing parameters for maximum efficiency.

• Perform and document separation processes; clean and maintain lab equipment following SOPs and GMP standards.

• Record analytical data and product outputs accurately in BioTrackTHC and other regulatory databases.

• Maintain detailed inventory of materials chemicals solvents and consumables; manage requisitions to ensure compliance.

• Keep strict inventory records of all plant materials chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory.

• Clean sterilize and organize lab spaces and equipment; properly handle and dispose of waste.

• Perform data entry recordkeeping and update safety data sheets as required.

• Operate and troubleshoot advanced lab instruments (e.g. chromatography systems balances centrifuges).

• Develop revise and implement SOPs to improve extraction and production processes.

• Execute daily operations related to workflow extraction analysis production quotas and deadlines.

• Process concentrates and extracts using advanced extraction techniques and equipment.

• Ensure all operations comply with state and federal regulations licensing requirements and company policies.

• Maintain a clean safe and organized work environment.

• Support general lab operations and perform other duties as assigned.

• Participate in professional development through research training and industry engagement.

• Comply with company HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.

• Flexibility to work extended hours evenings weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel and to talk or hear.

• Frequently required to stand walk sit reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

• Occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular exposure to laboratory environments including wet and/or humid conditions and varying temperatures.

• Sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• Occasionally exposed to fumes airborne particles and toxic chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Awareness that this position may involve exposure to cannabis cannabis odors and cannabis smoke a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Health dental vision insurance offered
• Paid time off including major holidays
• Sick Time
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Early access to your wages ahead of payday
• Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance