Ryan Masters
Bellingham,MA
Summary
Skilled Cannabis Extractor with proven track record in laboratory management and research. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and quality control. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extraction Technician/Production Lead
Glorious Cannabis
01.2024 - Current
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, placing orders for raw materials and supplies as needed to avoid stock shortages or delays in production schedules.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential bottlenecks and addressing them promptly.
Extraction Lab Manager
CommCan, Inc.
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Manage daily extraction processes to include concentrate, distillate, and oil production
- Ensures team achieves and maintains agreed standards of work performance and helps resolve or escalate employee-related issues
- Maintains accurate counts, weights, and labels in and surrounding the department.
- Implements periodic and preventative maintenance of all equipment.
- Plans workload distribution and assists in inventory management.
- Assists in the recruitment process while simultaneously training, scheduling, and assessing new/current staff.
- Maintains and enforces Extraction standard operating procedures with safety.
- Successfully designed and launched fully functioning C1D1 hydrocarbon room.
- Developed methods for creating concentrates under the DRiP brand including but not limited to Wax, Sugar Wax, Badder, Shatter, both live and cured.
- Developed methods of live terpene extraction and solventless terpene excretion.
- Developed R&D for creating live resin cartridges, thca isolate and diamonds via centrifugal separation.
- Improved quality of products by means of upgrading equipment, standardizing processes and implementing lean manufacturing.
Extraction Lab Manager
iAnthus Capital
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversee all day to day operations of extraction lab.
- Attend daily manager meetings to set weekly goals and address quality and safety issues of the lab.
- Operate Apex Co2 extractor for terpene and Cannabinoid extraction.
- Streamlined workflow by designing efficient standard operating procedures for all laboratory tasks.
- Managed inventory control for chemicals and supplies, ensuring timely restocking and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Trained and supervised a team of technicians, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Create full spectrum Carts and Distillate Carts.
- Operate Short Path Distillation to create high purity distillate. (93%+ THC 98% TAC)
- Over see packaging and Processing of finished vape products.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Lab Supervisor
PharmaCann
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted with the designing and building of lab, installed extraction equipment, distillation equipment, solvent recovery equipment, and plumbed lines for Co2 extractor, Co2 tanks, chillers, heaters and Co2 exhaust.
- Operate Apex transfomer Co2 extractor and IES Co2 Extractor for terpene and cannabinoid extraction.
- Operate falling film evaporator for solvent recovery.
- Operate Ai 20l rotovap for solvent recovery and terpene distillation.
- Operate Wipe film distillation unit.
- Over see and assist in cartridge filling and packaging.
- Successfully brought lab online and launched production of Matter brand cartridges and edibles within the launch date goal.
- Maintained a safe and efficient laboratory environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Led a team of laboratory technicians, ensuring high-quality performance and professional development.
Extraction Technician
New England Treatment Access
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Operate BHO Extractor (ETS Modular extraction platform) and ethanol extractor. (Cup 15)
- Winterize and Filter crude oils through Buchner and Hochstrom filtration systems.
- Operate and maintain vacuum ovens, vacuum pumps and cold traps.
- Over see production of multiple cannabis products including wax, shatter, sugar wax, food grade oil, food grade distillate, and cartridge distillate.
- Assist in wipe film distillation (VTA) and infused Tablet manufacturing.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to identify any potential issues before they escalated into major problems.
- Followed policies and procedures for daily operations to fully comply with state regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of extraction processes for consistency in future procedures.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Bellingham High School
Bellingham, MA06.2012
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Hydrocarbon, Co2 and Ethanol Extraction
- Wipe film and short path distillation
- Laboratory Management
- Lab Safety Protocols
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Equipment management
- Data Management
Certification
ServSafe Manager, 11/01/19, 11/01/22
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Extraction Technician/Production Lead
Glorious Cannabis
01.2024 - Current
Extraction Lab Manager
CommCan, Inc.
01.2023 - 12.2023
Extraction Lab Manager
iAnthus Capital
11.2021 - 01.2023
Lab Supervisor
PharmaCann
11.2020 - 12.2021
Extraction Technician
New England Treatment Access
02.2019 - 11.2020
ServSafe Manager, 11/01/19, 11/01/22
High school or equivalent -
Bellingham High School
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