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Director of Extraction and Formulation at Red Queen Extracts

Location

• Chickasha, OK

Job Type

• Full-time

Compensation Information

• Firm Fixed Price Contract (1099 basis) for 12 – 18 months or scheduled on contract deliverables.
• Compensation criteria negotiable and commensurate with experience and skill set.
• Beginning offer $85,000 for each contract year.

Full Job Description

About Red Queen Extracts

We are looking for colleagues who share our values of excellence, drive and sincerity. Our purpose is to craft premium, unique and innovative products for our clients with an emphasis on quality and consistency. Our mission is to live meaningful lives and help others do the same.

About This Role

We are seeking a professional Director of Extraction and Formulation in a highly impactful role to lead the vision, strategy and execution of extract product development for the company’s entry into the
Oklahoma medical cannabis market.

The Director will facilitate and supervise the initial establishment of commercial extraction production processes and product offerings while collaborating with Executive team on all executive decisions pertaining to the product planning and future product development strategies of the company.

The Director will maintain responsibilities for outlining and identifying key product progressions within the market as well as procurement and processing strategies to ensure that the product resources are aligned with the company’s production needs.

Key Aspects of this Position Include:

• Fixed contract period of 6 to 18 months of engagement (negotiable).
• Developing and formulating a range of extract products intended to be market leaders within the Oklahoma medical cannabis market.
• Compensation for the creation, training and guidance of production points and all other

Intellectual Properties that will remain with the company upon the completion of the contracted

services – Executive team will maintain sole executive team of all IP and SKUs developed specifically for the company.

• Lead time would be for initial trial batches expected by October or November of 2022 (Q4).
• The company will be utilizing the Luna IO hydrocarbon Extractor for primary extraction.
• Experience with hydrocarbon extraction preferred but not required.

Director of Extraction and Formulation

The Director of Extraction and Formulation will facilitate and supervise the process of commercial extraction production for the company. The Director is responsible for gathering critical data to evaluate each process and present weekly productivity reports to Executive team. The Director will be required to maintain compliance with state guidelines and manage operations in accordance with company standards to meet production goals. This position is responsible for the development of product formulas and Standard Operating Procedures for production and operation of equipment (SOPs) and for integrating the proprietary processing techniques they develop to maintain a competitive advantage amongst cannabis processors around the country.

The ideal candidate will have experience in process chemistry design, process related research and development, laboratory equipment troubleshooting, analytical chemistry, laboratory design, with a robust understanding of terpene and cannabinoid properties and behavior, influence, preservation techniques and separation chemistry. Similar experience in other highly regulated industries will also be considered.

Production Responsibilities

• Collaborating with executive team in developing product offerings.
• Develop new proprietary formulas and SOPs so new formulas can be reproduced consistently and efficiently
• Train and educate executive team on new product and SOP development.
• Oversee daily laboratory activities for extraction and processing of cannabis products.
• Provide expert recommendations on specific cannabis product formulations to meet the needs of patients and strategic approaches set forth by Executive team.
• Ensuring that the cannabis product resources meet the company’s short and long-term needs.
• Outline the goals for product research and development.
• Create timelines for the product development and deployment of all products offered.
• Purchasing and inspecting raw materials and input to fulfill company's inventory needs.
• Managing product budgets and time frames.
• Staying informed of industry trends and developments.
• Ensuring all practices adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Assess the product inventory requirements and coordinate with Executive team to ensure an adequate supply of cannabis is available to meet all facets of the company’s strategic approach.
• Provide weekly, monthly, annual reporting on production of medical cannabis products, projections and compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships and remain current for the maintenance of equipment to ensure quality of equipment conditions.

• Coordinate with state-approved laboratories to provide samples for regular testing of plant material and extracted product and ensure all results are documented in compliance with state regulations including in the state seed-to-sale tracking system, METRC.
• Ensure that sanitation, safety and security protocols are strictly enforced throughout the facility in accordance with the company’s Standard Operating Procedures and state regulations.
• Forecast and source in conjunction with Executive team to ensure that products are produced in accordance with demand.
• Manage extraction and processing facility personnel, ensuring all Standard Operating

Procedures are strictly adhered to.

• Ensure all extraction and processing personnel are fully trained on the company’s procedures and policies and reinforced or updated as needed.
• Design statistically grounded studies to optimize each individual piece of equipment and process to meet efficiency, efficacy and quality targets set forth by Executive team.
• Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.
• Detail extraction parameters, interpret extraction data and adjust parameters as necessary.
• Maintain rigorous operational logs detailing extraction parameters, results, equipment and laboratory maintenance and cleaning tasks among other responsibilities to ensure that required tasks are being efficiently performed with properly recorded results.
• Create, implement and maintain a cleaning schedule, ensuring that equipment, tools and workspaces maintain a high level of cleanliness.
• Staying current with emerging technical developments within the industry, particularly time management and reliability enhancements.
• Properly use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
• Other related tasks as necessary.

The Director will also be one of the most important members of the management team and will be primarily responsible for overseeing compliance within a company’s daily operations and ensuring all policies and procedures are in full compliance with all state laws and regulations and regulatory requirements set forth by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA).

The Director will communicate directly with Executive team regarding important issues and potential/cited violations. In order to maintain the utmost safety and compliance in the laboratory, the candidate should demonstrate previous managerial experience and be able to understand and work within the strict confines of the rules and regulations set forth by OMMA and other local authorities.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Defining the necessary level of knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements across the company.
• Maintain and supervise all aspects of METRC data entry and inventory control.
• Developing the annual compliance work plan that reflects the company's unique characteristics.
• Periodically revising the compliance practices considering regulatory changes.
• Guiding in a productive, professional way, the compliance of facility staff.
• Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of compliance strategies.
• Providing guidance, advice and/or training and educational programs, to improve employee’s understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.

• Providing strategic direction to the management team on compliance requirements.
• Preparing and presenting clear and concise compliance reports.
• Interacting with regulators on compliance issues.
• Coordinating efforts related to audits, reviews and examinations.
• Developing policies and programs that encourage managers and employees to report suspected theft or diversion and other improprieties, without fear of retaliation.
• Coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments.
• Independently investigating and acting on matters related to compliance.
• Monitoring external review processes.

Professional Skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced, results oriented, demanding environment, balancing competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for excellence to ensure the continued integrity of the brand.
• Oriented to continuous improvement/quality control in driving excellence.
• Growth and change leader; earns trust, gets involved and "rolls up the sleeves" to get meaningful and sustainable results for all key constituents - a true leader with exceptional ability to manage people.
• Proactive, yet disciplined; creative and entrepreneurial - identifies opportunities and takes initiative.
• Collaboration building, alliance building, non-bureaucratic.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related extraction/processing/manufacturing industry experience.
• Ability to excel in executing operational strategy.
• Demonstrated track record of success leading teams and implementing scorecards/dashboards or analytics that drive measurable impact in an extraction/processing/manufacturing setting.

Additional Considerations

• Cannabis Industry Experience
• Professional Lab Experience
• Background in Chemistry and/or Food Production
• Proficiencies in Software Management
• Proficient IT Skills

Professional and Leadership Qualities

• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Adhere to Best Practices

• Customer and Patient Focused
• Team Leader

Red Queen Extracts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chickasha, OK 73018: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Calypso Enterprises is seeking highly motivated, innovative and productive team members where every employee is an integral part of the company, bringing value that is is acknowledged, nurtured and promoted. Compassion. Innovation. Excellence. Join the Calypso team today!

• Background check required by PA DOH; no drug related arrest/charges
• Drug Screening at time of hire & random during employment
• Valid form of government-issued identification

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Summary: The Extraction/Lab manages the production of high-quality cannabis extracts along with maintaining laboratory and equipment, recording and entering data, and associated tasks. The Director is responsible for the consistent, sanitary and safe production of cannabis extracts utilizing company policies to successfully uphold quality and consistency of all products produced.

Responsibilities:

• Lead formulation development and processes for new products, strains, styles and types of cannabis including reformulation of existing products for improvements.
• Manage team performing extraction, solvent recovery, distillation and packaging for orders using the following techniques: pulverizing plant material, CO2 and ethanol plant extraction, liquid-liquid separation, solvent recovery, distillation, formulation, packaging, and others.
• Responsible for all facets of the laboratory, including quality assurance, equipment and materials inventory, budgets and compliance with state and local guidelines and regulations.
• Plan and manage production schedules that effectively leverage capacity, labor and materials to meet volume, cost and quality goals.
• Responsible for operation, calibration, and optimization of company lab equipment.
• Manage sample preparation, analysis, data review, and preparation of lab control samples and parameters.
• Maintain accountability and inventory of all supplies, raw materials, on hand quantities and reorder points, finished products, by-products, and equipment by completing forms, reports, logs and records.
• Implement SOP’s and measures for compliance with quality, health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Aid the staff with the completion and follow-up of root cause and corrective action (CAPA) reports.
• Manage the marijuana inventory as it is processed from raw plant material into marijuana extractions.
• Manage all aspects of the marijuana extraction inventory, extraction efficiency, and testing of marijuana extraction with a state certified lab-testing facility.
• Manage the receiving and recording of internal and external lab test results. Maintain up to date records of all lab test results.
• Communicate internal and external lab test results to Operations Manager and Production Manager.
• Track product sample inventories for future testing.
• Maintain detailed records of lot and batch numbers, weights, and all relevant information of extraction lab.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards:

Education – Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, food science, biology, business, management, operations, engineering, or related field is required.

Certifications – Will be required to complete ServSafe or a similar food safety training course.

Experience – 5+ years related progressive experience in a laboratory setting. Licensed cannabis manufacturing experience preferred but not necessary.

**Note: Calypso Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Calypso Enterprises complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Company's website:

• https://www.calypsoerie.com

Work Remotely:

• No

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