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What is the difference between Entrylevel Lab Assistant vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectEntrylevel Lab AssistantLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationAssociate's degree or certification in laboratory technology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, research labs, educational institutionsMedical labs, research facilities, industrial labs
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with sample collection, prepare specimens, maintain lab equipmentPerform tests, analyze samples, record data, operate lab instruments

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Entry-Level Cultivation & Post-Harvest Technician

BURLY BOTANICALS, LLC

Norman, OK

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Company: Burly Botanicals, LLC

Location: Norman, OK (On-site)

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Position Summary

This is an entry-level position focused primarily on the post-harvest production pipeline, including trimming, bucking, packaging, and facility upkeep. You will play a vital role in ensuring our premium flower transitions perfectly from the harvest room to the dispensary shelf.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary day to day and could include any of the below:

  • Trimming & Processing: Hand-trim dry and wet cannabis flower using precision tools to meet Burly Botanicals' quality and aesthetic standards.
  • Bucking & Harvesting: Assist with harvest-related tasks, including cutting down plants, bucking (separating buds from stems), and moving material to the drying and curing rooms.
  • Packaging & Labeling: Accurately weigh, package, and seal finished flower products. Apply compliant inventory tags and OMMA-required warning labels neatly and efficiently.
  • Delivery Driving: Transport products by driving delivery vehicles to customer locations.
  • Data Tracking: Carefully weigh and record harvest and batch data in accordance with our internal inventory logs and state tracking requirements.
  • Sanitation & Facility Upkeep: Maintain an inspection-ready workspace. Clean, sterilize, and breakdown harvest rooms, trimming trays, tools, and processing equipment daily.
  • Plant Care Support: Assist the cultivation team with basic garden duties as needed (e.g., defoliation, moving plants, and discarding green waste).
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Age Requirement: Must be 21 years of age or older (strict state requirement for cannabis facility workers).
  • Compliance: Must be able to pass any required Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) background screening and maintain employment credentials. Must have a valid drivers license.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to spot imperfections, molds, or pests, and maintain consistency across hours of repetitive work.
  • Physical Demands: Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods, perform repetitive hand motions (clipping/cutting), and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Work Environment: Comfortable working in an indoor agricultural environment with varying temperatures, high humidity, bright lights, and strong cannabis aromas.
  • Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctual attendance, and a team-player mindset.

Burly Botanicals, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All cannabis operations are conducted in strict compliance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) and Oklahoma state laws.