Job Details

LEVEL Analytical / Formulation Technician

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Thursday (8:00am-6pm)

Location: Must reside in Santa Rosa, CA or surrounding areas - some travel will be required

Do you have a proven track record in a lab setting? Come join LEVEL as an Analytical and Formulation Technician. LEVEL continues to grow nationwide in both the regulated cannabis industry and online Hemp DTC and this role presents an opportunity to advance and build alongside a growth oriented organization. To succeed in this role, one must excel at strategy, planning, prioritization, and collaboration. Most importantly, this individual must exemplify LEVEL's core values and our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence.

The Analytical / Formulation Technician is a cross-functional, hands-on role that supports analytical testing, powder formulation, and manufacturing operations for a multi-SKU pressed tablet product line. This role bridges laboratory and production environments, working across internal systems and off-site facilities to ensure consistency, precision, and product integrity.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a dynamic, detail-oriented environment, and brings analytical experience instrumentation workflows and SOPs. This person will play a critical role in both HQ and remote operations — supporting core R&D and manufacturing execution in-state and traveling production sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytical Testing and Manufacturing

• Perform testing on cannabis and formulation inputs using HPLC, FT-NIR, and GC-MS

• Prepare samples for analysis: headspace, direct injection, and standard prep

• Carry out all steps of sample handling: collection, labeling, filtration, dilution, and loading

• Maintain electronic logs and organize sample metadata for traceability

• Conduct method initialization, instrument calibration, and test execution

• Execute routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot common errors, and assist in minor repairs

• Manage lab infrastructure (buffer prep, gas cylinders, instrument care)

• Analyze instrument output and prepare basic reports for internal stakeholders

Powder Formulation and Tablet Manufacturing

• Handle cannabis material (distillate, isolate, minor cannabinoids) and input powders

• Perform bulk powder formulation, blending, and active SKU-specific batching

• Apply GMP-aligned workflows with pharmaceutical-style sanitary practices

• Execute and verify formulation batches with a focus on precision and reproducibility

• Collaborate with R&D and production to improve manufacturability, throughput, and batch quality

Travel

• Travel 9–11 weeks per year, typically in 1-week increments (subject to change and must be flexible)

• Act as on-site technical lead during off-site manufacturing runs

• Execute formulation and manufacturing workflows across all active SKUs

• Set up, validate, and operate analytical and manufacturing equipment in remote environments

• Run in-process analytical testing to inform batch adjustments and product decisions

• Troubleshoot equipment and processes in coordination with HQ

Inventory Control and Quality Support

• Manage intake of cannabis raw materials and integrate them into internal inventory systems

• Prepare and coordinate samples for third-party compliance testing

• Conduct weekly inventory checks and scheduled full counts

• Monitor lab and manufacturing stock levels; coordinate purchasing with local vendors

• Maintain organization and compliance documentation for lab consumables and active materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree

• Background in analytical chemistry, manufacturing science, or cannabis operations preferred

• At least one year experience working in a laboratory environment

• Strong attention to detail; must be comfortable following SOPs and maintaining clean records

• Hands-on experience with analytical equipment a plus, but not required

• Comfortable working independently in both lab and production settings

• Ability to travel several weeks per year with changing travel schedule

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite

• Must pass state and federal background checks

• Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation

• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs

About LEVEL

LEVEL is a science-driven cannabis tablet company at the forefront of cannabinoid research and innovation that is exploring the possibilities of effects-based cannabis products by formulating cannabinoids and terpenoids in ratios not accessible from the plant alone. Our proprietary cannabis tablets deliver an authentic, functional effect that maximizes the targeted effects and therapeutic benefits.

Founded in CA in 2015, LEVEL has led the tablet market since inception. LEVEL is proud to be offered in the regulated cannabis market in CA, NV, NY, NJ, PA, and OH and online nationwide in the hemp market.

www.levelexperience.com

What we offer

• Competitive compensation

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance

• A culture rooted in science, innovation, and improving human well-being

LEVEL Core Values

Be Principled

• Do the right thing. Even when no one is looking.

Be Human

• Let compassion and respect guide our collaborative efforts.

Be Reliable

• Build trust through consistency.

Be Fearless

• Innovate with courage, confidence, and creativity.

Be Relentless

• Approach each day with an unwavering commitment to excellence and forward progress.

Work Location:

• Santa Rosa, CA with some travel

Compensation

• Salary $60k-$90k depending on experience and education