About the Role
Cirona Labs is hiring an entry-level Extraction Assistant to support the Extraction Department. This role focuses on preparing materials, maintaining compliance, and building foundational skills for a career in regulated manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and pack biomass for ethanol and hydrocarbon extraction, verifying weights, labels, and SOP steps.
- Stage materials, support load-in/load-out, and assist with production tasks under supervision.
- Clean extraction bags, glassware, tools, and work areas to sanitation standards.
- Weigh biomass/solvents/materials on precision scales and assist with inventory tracking.
- Handle waste, storage, and labeling requirements.
- Report spills or equipment concerns promptly.
- Follow all safety rules, including PPE and solvent-handling requirements.
Requirements
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to work on your feet in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Detail-oriented.
- Able to follow written procedures.
- Comfortable with basic lab tools.
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Salary/Compensations
- $19–$21/hr
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
About the Company
- Cirona Labs manufactures water-soluble cannabinoid ingredients for application in beverages, tinctures, topicals, and edibles.
- The team has over 100 years of experience developing products for major CPG and cannabis companies.
- The cGMP-certified lab is based in upstate New York on Cornell University’s Technology Farm.
- Cirona’s custom formulation approach scans an R&D library of over 900 ingredients, using data-driven science to create the most compatible match possible.
