Formulations Technician

Job Title: [insert position title] Etz Hayim owns and operates the brands Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals, as well as a sprawling operation that spans from farming over 300 acres of hemp, extraction, chemical processing, packaging, supply chain and warehousing to support both brands and private label customers. Lazarus Naturals was founded in 2016 to make quality hemp-based CBD accessible to everybody.

It's why we own our manufacturing process from start to finish - beginning at our hemp farms in Central Oregon to our extraction, formulation, and packaging - all to deliver safe, effective CBD at an affordable price. We provide a 60% Assistance Program to veterans, individuals with disabilities, or those experiencing income challenges, because we believe everybody should be able to experience the benefits of CBD and natural medicine regardless of their financial situation.

Cycling Frog is normalizing the consumption of casual use THC products. We are on a mission to make THC convenient, affordable, and fun by making a sessionable THC beverage the same price as a beer or soda. We want to change the way THC is consumed and viewed by our society by focusing on lower potency, ready to drink beverages that can easily fit into anyone’s lifestyle.

This role will be based in Portland, Oregon. Reports To: Production Supervisor Job Description Inspects, prepares, measures and mixes raw materials and ensures product compliance and traceability at all times. Ensures batch formulations are completed on schedule and to spec in a fast-paced environment. Assists with Formulations scale-up and optimization of the manufacturing process; assist with the technology transfer from R&D to Production.

Plan and contribute to project-related scientific/technical activities (interpret results, provide a critical assessment of data, and draw relevant conclusions.) Work collaboratively with other cross-functional groups to execute change controls associated with Manufacturing and Packaging master records, SOPs and protocols.

Create and review applicable SOPs, as well as review appropriate documentation and test results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SOPs/GMP requirements. Reviews and revises batch records, process characterization reports, verification reports and investigation reports as needed. In collaboration with QC, ensures raw material, WIP and finished product maintains cGMP standards at all times.

Conducts receipt and sampling of all raw materials required for production, and updates records as needed. Completes all training requirements as needed. Maintain work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Production Record (BPR) instructions.

Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Requirements

and Skills Prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries is preferred. Basic computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office products (additional experience with systems such as ERP preferred). Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.

Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management. Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills. Ability to follow company policies and procedures. Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements. Ability to operate and troubleshoot warehouse equipment. Detail-oriented with the ability to identify errors and/or inconsistencies while performing tasks.

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels within the organization. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Project management skills. Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with product/process development, processing laboratory techniques, and regulatory requirements Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Equal Opportunity: At Etz Hayim Holdings we value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws. Etz Hayim Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process, please contact us.