Infusion Technician - Cannabis Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Infusion Technician to support the manufacturing of infused pre-roll products within a regulated cannabis production environment. This role is responsible for the safe, compliant, and precise infusion of cannabis extracts and terpene formulations into milled biomass prior to final production and packaging.

This position requires strong mathematical aptitude, mechanical ability, and strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Infusion Technician plays a critical role in ensuring dosing accuracy, product consistency, and regulatory compliance while operating in a fast-paced
manufacturing setting.

Cannabis experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in food production, culinary arts, nutrition, supplement manufacturing, pharmaceutical tech, or other regulated production environments are highly encouraged to apply.

Core Responsibilities
Production & Infusion

• Retrieve and stage biomass for production batches
• Mill and sift material to required particle size specifications
• Accurately measure cannabis oil and terpene formulations
• Conduct infusion processes according to proprietary recipes and SOPs
• Ensure homogenous distribution of oil and cannabinoids throughout biomass
• Release finished infused material to pre-roll production
  Dosing Accuracy & Calculations
• Perform per-batch calculations to ensure consistent cannabinoid dosing
• Convert weights, percentages, and ratios accurately
• Maintain batch potency targets within strict tolerances
• Utilize production equipment to achieve even, repeatable infusion results
  Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Conduct visual inspections and batch verification checks
• Prepare and submit samples for third-party laboratory testing
• Monitor product consistency and flag deviations immediately
• Maintain detailed production and batch logs
  Regulatory Compliance & Record-Keeping
• Adhere to state-mandated seed-to-sale tracking requirements
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking of biomass, extracts, and terpenes
• Follow all cannabis compliance regulations and internal policies
• Complete production documentation in alignment with cGMP standards
  Sanitation & Equipment Operation
• Clean and sterilize workstations, equipment, and tools to prevent cross-contamination
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot milling, blending, and infusion equipment
• Follow strict PPE and safety protocols
• Support preventative maintenance of production tools

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-2+ years of experience in food production, culinary, manufacturing, or regulated
  environments
• Strong math skills (percentages, ratios, conversions, batch calculations)
• Experience following recipes, formulas, or technical specifications
• Comfortable operating production or lab equipment
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and repeatability
• Ability to work independently within structured SOP environments
• Understanding of food safety practices (ServSafe, cGMP experience preferred)
• Ability to pass state-mandated background checks and badging

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Work performed in a manufacturing or lab setting
• Exposure to strong cannabis aromas
• Strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols required

Who Thrives in This Role
This role is ideal for individuals who:

• Enjoy working with formulas, measurements, and precise processes
• Have a strong understanding of macros, ratios, or recipe development
• Think systematically and work well in structured environments
• Take pride in consistency and product quality

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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