Quality Technician I

About the role

At Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives.

The position of QA Technician I covers diverse tasks and responsibilities that form part of TXOG Quality Management System. This entry-to-mid level-role is responsible for conducting inspections of processing areas, equipment, processes and documentation to produce wholesome, defect-free, quality finished products. The employee will also oversee the adherence to all applicable regulations during manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Pre-op Inspections
• First Article Inspections
• Product sampling and in-line testing
• GMP enforcement
• Finished Product inspections
• Root-cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations
• Documentation review and acceptance
• Quality incident and deviation reporting
• Quality investigations and continuous improvement
• Supports the QA Manager during internal audits
• Conducts periodical inspections in coordination with the QA Manager
• Offers support for personnel training, quality standards and GMP Practices
• Assists in the development, review and revisions of SOP’s
• Performs calibration verifications and operational checklists
• Environmental monitoring
• Pest control and contamination monitoring

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Accuracy and detail in documentation
• Critical Thinking
• Proven root-cause analysis skills
• Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in collaboration with different departments (Cultivation, Processing, Manufacturing and Compliance)
• Proficiency with Internal Audits and Regulatory inspections
• Experience with chain-of custody protocols
• Certification as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) by the American Society of Quality (ASQ) is a plus
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or related field preferred
• 1+ year of experience in a Quality Assurance, quality control or regulated production environment (cannabis, pharmaceutical, food/beverage industries)
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus
• Experience with GMP, Sanitation and HACCP are a plus
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a state-mandated background check and obtain a Texas Compassionate Use Program (CUP) card

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20-30 lbs. for extended periods

Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including facemask, beard net, lab coat, shoe covers and hairnet

Exposure to varying temperatures, humidity levels and plant material/allergens typical of a cannabis cultivation and production environment

Ability to work in a controlled-access facility with strict security and compliance protocols

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Telehealth – Medical
• Telehealth – Mental Health Counseling
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Travel Reimbursement (if applicable)
• Gym Reimbursement up to $50/month & More