Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist conducts qualitative and quantitative testing of products and raw materials throughout the entire production process, ensuring products and packaging meet standards. As a QA Specialist, you are responsible for setting up and participating in experiments and research as directed by the QA Manager. QA Specialists may be cross-trained and asked to support other departments occasionally to meet business needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections, auditing against cGMP and SQF criteria and confirming product quality standards are being met.
• Maintain strict inventory record of raw materials, chemicals, waste, and equipment.
• Manage, document, and dispose lab waste.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and products.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform QA Manager of any system or equipment discrepancies.
• Ensure all products are of high quality and visually aesthetic, reporting concerns to management for remediation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 1 year of QA experience in a laboratory setting or 2 years of manufacturing assembly line experience required.
• A positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Able to understand proper and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Able to safely climb, squat, bend, twist, kneel and stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Able to be authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree or equivalent preferred.