Cannabis Compliance Quality Assurance Technician Jobs

Position Description

This position is responsible for supervising and implementation of Food Safety, Work Safety, Compliance and Quality Assurance programs designed to meet State and Federal (cGMP) regulations for the cultivation, processing, and production of cannabis and cannabis-infused products.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience as a quality and/or compliance leader in the Cannabis industry, or a similar highly regulated industry such as food and beverage. A demonstrated track record implementing and maintaining a robust operational compliance program for Consumer-Packaged Goods ("CPG") facilities—including developing SOPs and leading internal audits—is preferred. A practical experience in cGMP, HACCP, ISO and SQF Management System Standards will be most desired. The candidates must be a PCQI or be willing to achieve certification in the shortest possible time.

This position will report to the Quality Assurance Manager/Director at MariMed Corporate for technical and systems activities.

This position will report to the Facility General Manager on operational and facility specific compliance related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with relevant persons to Design, Develop, Implement and Maintain quality and safety management system to include SOPs, forms, and regulated documents for approval and implementation.

• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures for food safety following state code, HACCP, Review, write and edit SOPs with a focus on achieving cGMP and other Management Systems (Food Safety, Work Safety) conformance and compliance 21 CFR 111 and 21 CFR 117, OSHA as well as state specific work safety as required.

• Monitor training and quality and safety performance at the facility.

• Report to facility leadership – KPIs, initiatives, issues, corrective action, and customer complaints.

• Provide guidance and lead problem solving and corrective actions involving food safety and quality issues at the facility.

• Interpret quality and safety philosophy to key personnel in the facility and potential business impact.

• Authority to accept/reject products, in-process components, raw materials, packaging, labels and more based on quality and safety.

• Train and lead in all work safety, food safety and product quality related activities.

• Manage Contracts in collaborations with other stakeholders and Supplier Evaluation Program specific to the facility.

• Manage food safety and quality audit programs (internal and external)

• Lead the configuration, implementation, and management of Document Management Software at the facility.

• Recommend and/or develop orientation and training programs for quality, safety, food safety, GMP training. Assist members of the facility team in training as appropriate

• Works closely with third party testing labs to improve success rate of potency and contaminant testing for product certificate of analyses.

• Serve as primary facility liaison to third party GMP consultants and certifying organizations. This includes participating in and leading meetings to keep team “on track” and ensure timelines are met.

• Communicate to all relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of GMP systems.

• Develop internal audit systems focused on quality and compliance. Ensure follow-up to identified issues.

• Serve as primary liaison with ITL (independent testing labs). Maintain, organize, and review test results to support ongoing quality assurance.

• Assist Cannabis Inventory Manager on facility audits and compilation and review of METRC and Leaflogix data related to the cultivation, production, and processing operations.

• Ensures that the facility meets the company’s, industries and regulatory standards for food safety and product integrity always.

• Oversees complaint investigations and ensures corrective action is being reported and followed up on

• Ensures that the unit is up to standards for audits, pest control, working with Facility Managers on Sanitation.

• Works closely with the vendor(s)/Supply Chain to ensure that approved chemicals are in use for processes and sanitation.

• Monitors training and development and provides coaching, direction, and leadership support to staff in the form of new hire orientation, retraining, annual refresher training.

• Perform specific tasks as may be assigned by Facility Quality Assurance Manager.

Education and Professional Requirements:

§ 2+ years of experience as a quality and safety assurance technician/manager in Dietary/Natural Products, Food or Pharmaceutical industry.

§ BS or BA degree in food science, food engineering, microbiology, chemistry, or other similar science related field.

§ HACCP & PCQI certified preferred

§ Computer Skills: MS Office applications, GMP software

§ Excellent oral and written skills; ability to tailor to audience.

§ Ability to interface with multiple groups – from front line operators to General Manager and customers.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

§ Ability to lift to 25 lbs. and push/pull up to 40 lbs.

§ Ability to perform the following physical tasks: sitting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, performing repetitive motions, and carrying boxes.

Job Requirements

• Individuals applying must be a minimum twenty-one (21) years old

• Must have a valid driver’s license or ID.

• 2 years of experience in the cannabis industry; focusing specifically on inventory tracking systems.

• A State and Federal background check and pre-employment drug test.

• Advanced skills in METRC, Leaf Logix, Microsoft Suite, and computer systems.

• Certain situations require that work is completed on weekends, afterhours, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Compliance Oriented

• Possess high level of integrity

• Self-Starter: takes initiative to improve

• Critical thinker

• Step by step focused professional

• Organized data collector: ability to track data and trends

• Flexibility to pivot on tasks as directed.

• Proactive and self-organized

• Capable to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time in order to meet deadlines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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