Technical Associate, Product Innovation (Vape, Concentrates, Specialty products)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support new-to-world product launches, assisting Technical Manager, Product Innovation – Vape, Conc, Specialty with key tasks and deliverables throughout the product launch process
• Lead market expansion projects throughout the entirety of the product launch process, inclusive of launch timelines, risk assessments and reporting of performance metrics
• Demonstrate fluency on highly technical extraction processes and both oil and hardware specifications
• Extrapolate highly technical product data and specifications to inform overall product and project plans
• Drive the packaging artwork development process for all market expansion projects
• Manage all packaging workflows through our internal quality control system
• Lead the development of any market-specific formulations and/or packaging structures, due to regulatory restrictions
• Collaborate with Brand and Regional Marketing teams to drive clarity on timelines and deliverables, enabling smooth and successful product launches
• Work directly with production sites to ensure operational readiness ahead of launch
• Understand all state-specific regulations impacting both formulations and packaging

Requirements

• 1+ years of EITHER: 1) Cannabis lab/R&D experience – with a focus on extraction OR 2) Cannabis/nicotine vape hardware development experience
• Strong technical knowledge of extraction methods, oil specifications, and vape hardware components
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Strong detail orientation and organizational skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and remain focused and positive amidst shifting priorities
• Ability to collaborate with and influence project stakeholders across different cross functional departments
• Strong product acumen and cannabis knowledge
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies; formal certification like PMP a plus
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office required; proficiency with project management tools, including Microsoft Suite, MS Project, etc., a plus
• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay
• Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance

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