Quality Technician- Athol
- Full-Time
Job Summary:
A Quality Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of cannabis products by conducting various process related assessments and verifying finished good compliance to product specifications. This position involves working in a production facility to perform quality assurance assessments, monitor conformance to SOP's, and document results. The Cannabis Quality Technician reports to the Site Quality Manager and works closely with other members of the site management team to maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor cannabis process controls from various stages of production per established standard operating procedures and product specifications.
- Assess a range of process activities to determine the quality, potency, and safety of cannabis products. Common assessments against process related SOP's and specifications include:
- Incoming materials inspection
- Monitoring of process controls for cultivation, post-harvest, finished good assembly, and fulfillment labeling.
- cGMP compliance and facility audits
- Ingredient and product handling and storage
- Environmental, chemical, pest, and sanitation monitoring
- Complaint trending and root cause analysis
- Product hold, release, disposition, and traceability assessments
- Operate and maintain a variety of monitoring equipment and instruments used in testing, such as ATP, PAR, CO2 meters and other analytical tools.
- Accurately record and document monitoring results, including data analysis and interpretation.
- Ensure that all data is maintained in compliance with regulatory standards and internal protocols.
- Perform routine equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate and reliable results as needed.
- Assist in maintaining the quality control program and quality related tasks, which may include developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), participating in method validation, and monitoring process conditions.
- Stay up to date with local and state regulations related to cannabis testing and quality control. Ensuring all testing activities comply with relevant legal and industry requirements.
- Keep track of testing supplies and reagents, order necessary consumables, and maintain an organized inventory system.
- Work collaboratively with other team members, including analysts, lab managers, and production staff, to communicate results and address any quality-related concerns.
- Adhere to strict safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety guidelines to protect against potential hazards.
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to be badged for work in a cannabis facility.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cannabis, food, or pharmaceutical cultivation or manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with cannabis and its associated compounds is a plus.
- Knowledge of quality control and assurance principles.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.
- Ability to work in a highly regulated and compliant environment.
- Excellent communication and computer skills.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Address
Ascend Wellness Holdings
Athol, MAIndustry
Technology
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