Quality Assurance (QA) Technician

Position Overview:

The Quality Technician monitors adherence to policies and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met during production. They are responsible for maintaining protocols to ensure compliance to the cGMP aspects of manufacturing operations including handling, storage, and manufacturing of all activities involved in the production of pharmaceutical grade medical marijuana products. They should understand and be capable of administering a MBR (Master Batch Record) program for technical operations (Extraction/Formulation/Filling). They are responsible for the testing of the extraction and formulation batches and the assurance of purity and purported potency of the commercial products. In addition, they provide regular feedback to the Quality Manager and other team members to ensure full understanding and compliance with defined protocols.

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

Proper monitoring of manufacturing processes and packaging of products.
Provide constructive input on the processes regularly to Quality Manager and other team members as appropriate.
Maintain the quality management system including Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) procedure and collect and analyze information, identify and investigate product and quality problems or defects, and take appropriate and effective corrective actions.
Disassemble and reassemble machinery.
Maintain material traceability, and suspect material quarantine procedures. Pull samples.
Validate internal laboratory process before external use. Maintain internal and external Quality Agreements.
Control and track controlled substances and report to proper agencies.
Read laboratory documentation and communicate with external laboratories.
Implement failure investigation procedures. Control for preventing distribution of nonconforming product. Track errors observed to establish patterns with processes or personnel. Problem solve issues as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

2 years’ experience working in a quality function; preferably in pharmaceutical or food/beverage production manufacturing
Knowledgeable in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) to include the application of Code of Federal Regulations
Knowledgeable in Change-Control procedures and processes
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Suite with ability to maintain documents, prepare spreadsheets, perform analytics including charts and graphs, and craft presentations
Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and respond with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment and make effective and timely decisions with confidence
Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, and build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred experiences include:
Experience testing extraction and formulation batches to assure purity and purported potency of commercial products
Knowledgeable in administering a Master Batch Record (MBR) program for technical operations to include extraction, formulation, filling and packaging
Knowledgeable in Cleaning Validation (CV) program methods and the CAPA process (to include deviations and corrective action)
Knowledgeable in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or similar wet-chemistry testing method for testing and analyzing components
FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Additional Abilities Required:

· The job requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds (or more with a coworker). Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

· Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

About the Cannabist Company:

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 16 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 125 facilities including 94 dispensaries and 31 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press and Amber.

Recognized for it comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!