Parallel

Extraction and Refinement Lead

Parallel

Austin, Texas • Full-Time 💰 80000-110000

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Job Description

Parallel is seeking an Extraction and Refinement Lead responsible for the extraction and refinement of cannabis flower into high-quality medical cannabis oils. The role supports ethanol-based extraction of dried cannabis flower to produce full-spectrum oils and distilled cannabinoid oils used across medical cannabis products. The Extraction and Refinement Lead oversees all aspects of the extraction process, including preparation of harvested cannabis, ethanol extraction, and distillation to produce medical-grade oils.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation, including batch records, production logs, and equipment logs
  • Update, maintain, and audit standard operating procedures (SOPs) as processes evolve
  • Support analytical testing activities as needed, including assisting with in-house testing and COA generation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, production chemistry, or a comparable technical role
  • Demonstrated experience or working familiarity with general laboratory equipment and safety practices
  • 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
  • Age 21 or over
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Benefits & Perks

  • Employee discount
  • Full medical/vision/dental benefits
  • 401k
  • Access to company-sponsored well-being programs
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Pet Insurance

Job Details

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Processing

Company Size

2000+ employees

Remote Work

On-site

Pay Range

80000-110000

About Parallel

Parallel

Parallel

Cannabis Cultivation

Parallel is a nationwide vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis company pioneering well-being and improving quality of life through cannabinoids. Operating 50 retail stores and cultivation/manufacturing sites in four states including Florida, Massachusetts, and Texas, Parallel's retail brands include Surterra Wellness, NETA, and goodblend. Their mission focuses on Rest, Recovery, Relief, and Revelry.

Atlanta, GA
2000+ employees employees
Founded in 2016
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