Research and Development Technician

Company: Canndescent
Location: Palm Springs
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Canndescent is a leading cultivator, distributor, and manufacturer of ultra-premium cannabis. We are passionate about creating transformative products that will help tune and enrich the human experience. We strive for excellence by hiring exceptional performers that can contribute to a fun and inspiring work culture. We are currently looking for a R&D Technician for our office in our Desert Hot Springs, California location.

We are currently looking for a Research & Development Technician for our office in our Desert Hot Springs location.

What you'll be doing:

You will report directly to the Director of Innovation and be responsible for the supporting the successful delivery of; New/Improved products, processes and procedures, equipment/automation implementation. To be successful in this role you must be able to juggle multiple projects while remaining focused on the company's objectives. In addition, you must have strong organization, and computer skills and be able to work effectively others to deliver on tasks and deadlines.

As the R&D Technician, you will:

• Experience with infused prerolls and cannabis industry preferred
• Take a primary role collecting and analyzing data for all experiments conducted in all departments of our facility (from growing to final packaging)
• Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) in daily activities
• Demonstrate attention to detail, organizational skills to efficiently work on multiple projects
• Collect, record, organize and analyzed large amounts of data
• Prepare reports with conclusions and supporting analyzed data from all experiment/projects
• Have a sense of curiosity and a "what if we tried this" mindset to challenge the "Status Quo"
• Use good experimental techniques on all experiments/projects
• Exhibit consistent good judgement in decisions and interactions
• Consistently follow up on progress, issues, and activities

Your experience and skills include:

• Bachelor's or Associates degree preferred (Engineering, Biology, Agriculture, or similar degree) or demonstrated experience required.
• Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience executing experimental plans, collecting data, organizing data, analyzing data, communicating, and presenting results in a summary form
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working on multiple projects at same time, and organizing large amounts of data
• Experience working in a manufacturing, laboratory or agricultural environment
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and lift 30 Lbs
• Experience / track record of being dedicated and on time
• Mechanically inclined with understanding of biology, chemistry and/or agriculture
• Knowledge of Cannabis a plus but not required
• Experience in Project management tools (e.g. MS Project, P3, etc.) a plus

Benefits:

• Equity: When you do well, we all do well. Every employee of Canndescent is an owner of the company
• Growth Opportunity: Being part of a company at the forefront of the fastest growing industry in the US.
• Healthy work environment: We provide a professional and fun work environment that brings passion and profession together
• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off: Vacation and Holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Canndescent is an equal opportunity employer.

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