Quality Technician I

Contact Information: Raquel Martinez – raquel.martinez@curiowellness.com

About the role

At Curio Wellness we empower people to thrive by adapting plant nature to human nature. We are committed to transforming the conversation around cannabis, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits, and ensuring that every product we offer meets the highest standards. The Quality Technician I assists with quality-related activities in our Cultivation and Manufacturing areas and reports directly to the Site Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cGood Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and cGood Agricultural Practices (cGAP) standards, quality policies, and procedures are adhered to according to state regulations.
• Collaborate with external and internal audit processes.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for quality outages.
• Approve standard work for cells prior to production, including ATP swabbing.
• Execute 100% of daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
• Conduct inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.
• Maintain a culture of professionalism and service.
• Ensure daily compliance with policies, including state compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules.
• Comply with all HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure notices.
• Contribute to Lean process improvements for Manufacturing quality programs.
• Implement and monitor sanitation practices.
• Oversee disposal of non-conforming material (green waste).
• Adhere to food and allergen safety policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or 1+ year of quality experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean experience.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment that follows GMP standards.
• Strong critical-thinking skills to troubleshoot issues, collaborate on solutions, and implement improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and monitor others for adherence to written procedures.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical and data-interpretation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Computer and office proficiency.
• ServSafe certification (if required by state regulations).
• Responsible Vendor Training (if required by state regulations).
• Must be 21 years old.
• Must comply with state requirements, including fingerprinting and FBI background check (Maryland and Missouri).

Pay

$21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, evening shift: Monday – Friday, 5:15 PM – 10:15 PM