Extraction and Refinement Lead

Schedule Requirements: Open availability, full time

Travel requirements: Must be able to travel domestically 25% of the time

Location: Austin Cultivation & Production Facility

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

IN A NUTSHELL…

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Follow Parallel Policies & Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state medical marijuana regulations
• Responsible for specific deliverables including production and quality targets
• Prepare cannabis material for extraction, including shucking, grinding, and staging dried flower.
• Execute ethanol extraction using Delta Cup cold extraction methodologies.
• Perform downstream processing, including filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation, and wiped film distillation to produce medical-grade cannabis oils.
• Operate, monitor, and optimize extraction and refinement equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on extraction and refinement equipment.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation, including batch records, production logs, and equipment logs.
• Update, maintain, and audit standard operating procedures (SOPs) as processes evolve.
• Ensure strict adherence to all company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements related to extraction and manufacturing.
• Support analytical testing activities as needed, including assisting with in-house testing and COA generation.
• Provide cross-functional support to production teams as required, including packaging, product formulation, and finished goods manufacturing.
• Prepare cannabis material for extraction, including shucking, grinding, and staging dried flower.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline preferred; direct cannabis extraction experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, production chemistry, or a comparable technical role. Candidates entering directly from academia may substitute relevant laboratory or R&D experience, provided it is clearly demonstrated.
• Demonstrated experience or working familiarity with general laboratory equipment and safety practices, including:
• Solvent-based extraction systems (e.g., CLLE, Soxhlet, or large-scale extraction platforms)
• Filtration techniques and associated safety protocols
• Rotary evaporation and wiped film distillation
• Analytical sample preparation and operation for HPLC and/or GC-MS, including data review and software integration
• Experience with formulation, dilution calculations, and an understanding of GMP and lean manufacturing principles preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine equipment operation, inspection, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to safely perform repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs and work within C1D2 laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and provide support across operational areas as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Travel as necessary (between locations)
• Age 21 or over (Required)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID (Required)

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one

WHAT YOU GET

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k , access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Pet Insurance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• The person in this position frequently communicates with other employees/customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to travel domestically 25% of the time

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, Mission, & Values

Our Values –

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

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