Calypso Enterprises · 3 months ago
Lead Extraction Tech
Erie, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCalypso Enterprises is seeking a Lead Extraction Technician to oversee extraction room operations and workflows. This role involves ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency while training Extraction Technicians and managing production performance across various extraction methodologies.
Alternative MedicineHealth CareManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Own daily production planning for extraction and post-processing. Assign tasks, conduct stand-up meetings, and remove workflow obstacles. Set, document, and verify critical control parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, solvent ratios). Approve start-up/shutdown checklists and sign off on changeovers and line clearance
Operate and supervise CO₂ extraction systems (supercritical/subcritical), including crude, fractionation, and terpene capture. Lead hydrocarbon (BHO) closed-loop operations for live resin, sauce, badder, diamonds, and other premium concentrates. Manage solventless workflows such as ice water hash, mechanical separation, and rosin pressing. Oversee post-processing: winterization, filtration, solvent recovery, decarboxylation, crystallization, and wiped-film or short-path distillation
Maintain complete and accurate batch records and ensure METRC integrity. Partner with QA to support HACCP/cGMP practices, deviations, investigations, and CAPA implementation. Conduct internal audits and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation
Enforce C1D1/C1D2 and hazardous location safety requirements, including PPE, LOTO, and solvent handling. Collaborate with Maintenance on preventive maintenance (PMs) for pumps, chillers, heaters, and vacuum systems. Maintain logs for downtime, repairs, and corrective actions
Train, coach, and evaluate Extraction Technicians I/II/III, validating skill competencies. Model strong documentation and work discipline; provide real-time feedback and address performance issues
Run trials to improve yield, terpene retention, and throughput; monitor KPIs (yield %, potency, batch time, rework). Lead cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives including solvent recovery and cycle time reduction. Support the qualification of new SKUs and process enhancements
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of hands-on extraction experience in CO₂, BHO, and solventless processes
Proven leadership or shift lead experience in regulated production (cannabis, pharma, food, chemical)
Strong knowledge of closed-loop systems, vacuum and filtration equipment, and distillation operations
Understanding of C1D1 safety standards and LEL monitoring
Excellent documentation and data tracking skills (yields, potency, terpene data)
Familiarity with METRC and QA frameworks (HACCP, cGMP, ISO)
Mechanical aptitude for diagnosing and maintaining process equipment
Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in varied temperatures with PPE
Must hold or be eligible for Pennsylvania medical marijuana worker credentials
Ability to work up to 10 hours per day with rotating shifts
Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds
Frequent sitting, squatting, bending, and kneeling
Ability to stand for extended periods
Comfortable working under continuous video surveillance
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, motion, and varying noise levels
Work includes C1D1/C1D2 lab environments and cold storage areas
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Employee product discounts (as permitted by law).
Advancement opportunities toward Extraction Supervisor or Manager roles.
Company
Calypso Enterprises
Calypso Enterprises is a medical marijuana company that offers concentrates, vape cartridges, and tinctures medical marijuana products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase