About the role
As a
Cultivation Operator
in our
medical cannabis
facility, you'll be part of the technical team supporting cultivation and post-harvest activities in a
GACP-compliant
environment. This is a hands-on role with clear SOPs, hygiene standards, and documentation.
* Maintain a clean, organized working environment; frequent
sterilization
of tools, measuring cups, floors, horticultural tables, etc.
* Keep a
consistent production/harvest schedule
across multiple cultivars and flowering rooms.
* Cloning & propagation
;
transplanting
.
* Prepare
nutrient recipes
; maintain reservoirs and stock tanks;
feed
plants to schedule.
* Defoliation
and general
canopy maintenance
.
* Monitor
EC (ppm)
and
pH
in reservoirs and planted media.
* Foliar feeding
and
IPM
sprays.
* Monitor and maintain
CO₂ enrichment
targets.
* Assist with
drying
and
curing
;
trimming
of flowers pre-dry; compliant
waste disposal
.
* Track & tag plants
for inventory/ID; complete accurate records per SOP.
* Operate consistently with
GACP
practices and the
Quality Management System (QMS)
.
* Maintain
confidentiality
,
GDPR
compliance, and a
clean criminal record
for cannabis as required by law.
Qualifications & Competencies
* Ideally
≥ 1 year
as a cultivation operator/technician (cannabis preferred; controlled-environment horticulture considered).
* Secondary education
minimum; technical coursework/certification (horticulture, agronomy, biology) is a plus.
* Attention to detail
, strong documentation and hygiene mindset.
* Physically able to perform repetitive, hands-on work (standing; lifting ~15–20 kg).
* Adaptable
, proactive, eager to learn; comfortable with SOPs/checklists.
* Right to work in Portugal
and
IEFP eligibility
(INICIAR or +TALENTO; see below).
* Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in
English
IEFP Eligibility (summary)
* INICIAR:
IEFP-registered unemployed with
QNQ 4 or 5
and/or specific public categories, including 18–35 (QNQ 4/5) and >35 with QNQ 4/5 completed in the last 24 months, and persons with disability.
* +TALENTO:
IEFP-registered unemployed
or
returned emigrants (abroad ≥12 months),
≤35 years
, with
qualification level ≥ QNQ 6
.
Compensation (IEFP stipend — 6 months)
* QNQ 4 — 1.7 × IAS:
€888.25
* QNQ 5 — 1.8 × IAS:
€940.50
* QNQ 6 — 2.2 × IAS:
€1,149.50
* QNQ 7 — 2.4 × IAS:
€1,254.00
* QNQ 8 — 2.6 × IAS:
€1,358.50
* Any additional supports (e.g., meal allowance, insurance) follow IEFP rules and company policy where applicable.
How to Apply
Email your
CV (PT/EN)
and a short cover note to Info
@precious-
with the subject:
"Cultivation Internship – [Your Name]"
.