Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Cultivation Associate
Pay Range: $17
Location: Chambersburg, PA
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:15 am - 3:45 pm

Who You Are:

You're passionate about cannabis science and curious about how plants work at the cellular level. You have hands-on experience with cultivation, tissue culture, or micropropagation and are eager to expand your skills in genetic research and plant development. You're precise, organized, and comfortable working in a controlled lab-based environment where attention to detail and data accuracy are key.

What You'll Do:

As a Cultivation Research Genetics Associate at Curaleaf's Research & Development facility, you'll contribute to our cutting-edge genetics program — working to advance plant performance, consistency, and innovation. This role blends lab and cultivation responsibilities, supporting projects focused on cellular genetics, tissue culture, and strain development.

Your day will include:

• Supporting genetic and cellular research, including micropropagation, tissue culture, and cellular sample preservation
• Performing audits on cellular samples to ensure quality, accuracy, and data integrity
• Maintaining detailed records of genetic trials, cell lines, and environmental conditions
• Assisting with propagation, growth trials, and phenotype tracking as part of the genetics program
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, including microscopes, cryogenic storage systems, and sterilization tools
• Following aseptic techniques and maintaining clean lab environments to prevent contamination
• Collaborating with cultivation and R&D teams to connect lab-based findings with live plant trials
• Accurately labeling and tracking plant materials and samples in accordance with state compliance regulations
• Pitching in during high-demand periods to support broader cultivation or processing projects as needed

What You'll Bring:

• A strong passion for cannabis genetics, biology, or plant science
• Prior experience with plant micropropagation, cellular analysis, or laboratory procedures
• Understanding of sterile technique, sample handling, and controlled-environment workflows
• Flexibility to work across both North and Central Phoenix facilities as needed
• Sharp attention to detail with a focus on precision, cleanliness, and documentation
• Reliability, organization, and time management skills to balance multiple ongoing projects
• A high school diploma or GED required; coursework in biology, horticulture, plant science, or biotechnology preferred

Even Better If:

• You have direct experience with cannabis tissue culture or genetic preservation
• You've worked in a plant science or biotech lab supporting genetic research or quality control
• You bring knowledge of plant physiology, breeding, and advanced cultivation techniques

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods (8–10 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Frequent bending, squatting, and reaching
• Fine motor skills and steady hand-eye coordination for lab work
• Use of PPE including lab coats, gloves, masks, hair nets, and non-slip shoes

Environmental Conditions:

• Lab and cultivation environments with controlled temperature and humidity
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, isopropyl alcohol, and lab sterilization materials
• Possible exposure to strong odors (such as cannabis)
• Bright lighting and equipment noise typical of lab or production settings

Curaleaf Pay Transparency

$17—$17 USD

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.

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