As New Jersey natives, the mom and pop team of Joseph, his wife Paige, and their son A.J., love being an active part of the Garden State’s community.
Joe was also the lead scientist at one of New Jersey’s first medical labs and is a recipient of the Edison Patent and Green Chemistry Award. After becoming disgruntled with Big Pharma, he set off to help redefine the Cannabis space. He’s been in cannabis since 2015, and served as the Chief Science Officer at Breakwater, where he played a key role in opening and running one of the first cannabis labs in New Jersey.
Currently, Jersey Extraction Lab is a pioneering cannabis manufacturer located in Somerdale, NJ. We specialize in a unique, patented (US 11040295) extraction method that retains only the natural compounds of the plant, ensuring that our products contain nothing added or removed. Unlike the majority of products on the market, which often rely on distillates that isolate THC and leave behind other valuable compounds, our process delivers a pure, holistic experience directly from the plant. We pride ourselves on creating a product that is as close to smoking flower as possible.
Joseph Payack, our founder, brings over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked with prestigious companies such as Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Amgen. His expertise lies in scale-up processes, and the science of economies of scale. Notably, he co-created the scale-up process for the medication Emend, allowing it to be commercially available to treat nausea during chemotherapy, among many other innovations.
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Our Team
Our collective expertise and passion for innovation drive our mission to deliver impactful and meaningful solutions.
Joseph Payack
Chief Science Officer & Managing Member
Joseph is the founder and Chief Science Officer of Jersey Extraction Lab. Joseph has spent the past 5 years developing a proprietary extraction technology that is superior compared to current methods. Joseph spent 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry designing and perfecting large-scale chemical processes. He is world famous in his chosen field of Process Scale-up, having won numerous awards, including the Presidential Green Chemistry Award, and the Edison Patent Award. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cornell University and has an advanced degree from MIT.
Paige Payack
Majority Owner
Paige is the controller of Jersey Extraction Lab. Paige has spent over 30 years working as an office manager. Paige has attended numerous industry events and is passionate about the field.
AJ Payack
Member
AJ is the President of Jersey Extraction Lab. A graduate of Florida State University’s business program, AJ is familiar with multiple aspects of the cannabis/hemp industry, from front end dispensing and sales to the grow operation and processing labs. AJ strives to provide the best quality products and exceptional customer service.