Extraction Technician
Erie, PA
Full Time
Experienced
About Calypso Enterprises
Calypso Enterprises is an independent Pennsylvania medical marijuana grower/processor based in Erie. We’re committed to patient safety, product consistency, and innovating across premium concentrates and infused products. We operate a compliant, safety-first facility and invest in people who take pride in craftsmanship and continuous improvement.The Role
We’re hiring an Extraction Technician with hands-on experience across CO₂, hydrocarbon (BHO), and solventless methodologies to produce high-quality concentrates (live resin, sauce, badder, diamonds, distillate, rosin, hash, carts, etc.). You’ll run closed-loop systems, maintain equipment, complete accurate batch documentation, and collaborate with Post-Processing to hit yield, potency, and terpene targets—safely and compliantly.What You’ll Do
Operate extraction systems:- CO₂ (supercritical/subcritical) for crude and fractionation.
- Hydrocarbon (butane/propane) closed-loop in C1D1 environments.
- Solventless (ice water hash, mechanical separation, rosin pressing).
- Winterization, filtration, solvent recovery, decarb, terpene capture, short-path/wiped-film distillation, crystallization, purge in vacuum ovens; formulate for vapes and other SKUs.
- Complete batch records, calculate yields, maintain material balances, prepare COAs; follow SOPs/cGMP-style practices; support MJ Freeway data integrity and chain of custody.
- Daily start-up/shutdown, changeovers, cleaning, preventative maintenance; assist with troubleshooting (LEL/CO₂ monitors, pumps, chillers, heaters, rotovaps, ovens, centrifuges).
- Follow lockout/tagout, PPE, hazardous materials handling, spill response; uphold C1D1/C1D2 and ventilation protocols.
- Coordinate with Cultivation, Post-Harvest, and Packaging to schedule runs, prioritize SKUs, and meet production plans.
- Help refine SOPs, optimize parameters, and reduce waste while improving throughput and consistency.
What You’ll Bring
- 1–3+ years in cannabis extraction or a closely related regulated environment (pharma, food, chemical).
- Demonstrated proficiency with CO₂ and BHO extraction and solventless processes.
- Working knowledge of closed-loop systems, vacuum ovens, rotovaps, filtration, and distillation.
- Strong understanding of safety in C1D1 rooms, LEL monitoring, and solvent handling best practices.
- Detail-oriented documentation skills; basic math for weights, yields, and formulations.
- Able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cold/heat as needed.
- PA Medical Marijuana program worker permit (or eligibility to obtain upon hire).
- Experience with live material processing and terpene preservation strategies.
- Familiarity with MJF or METRC and ERP/manufacturing systems.
- cGMP/ISO, HACCP, or similar quality frameworks.
- Mechanical aptitude for pumps, valves, seals, and routine maintenance.
- Primarily day shift, with occasional evenings/weekends during peak production.
- Work performed in C1D1/C1D2 hazardous locations, labs, and cold storage areas with required PPE.
- This is an on-site role at our Erie, PA facility.
- Competitive hourly wage DOE with overtime eligibility.
- Health, dental, vision, PTO/holidays, and employee product discounts (where permitted by law).
- Growth opportunities within a scaling operation.
Equal Opportunity
Calypso Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment is contingent on passing background checks as required by Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana regulations.Apply for this position
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