Quality Technician II

Quality Assurance & Compliance (Primary Responsibilities) • Conduct inventory inspections and audits to verify traceability of plant and product movement throughout the facility. • Perform in-process inspections and quality checks throughout cultivation, manufacturing, and packaging operations. • Verify compliance with SOPs, work instructions, cGMP requirements, and regulatory standards. • Review records and documentation for completeness and accuracy. • Identify and report quality issues, discrepancies, and nonconformances to Quality Assurance Manager. • Support investigations and corrective action activities as directed. • Conduct visual inspections of cannabis materials for defects, contamination, and foreign material. • Assist with product release, inventory status verification, and quality hold activities. Environmental Monitoring & Laboratory Support • Perform environmental monitoring activities including ATP testing, surface sampling, and settle plate monitoring. • Collect and prepare samples for laboratory analysis. • Conduct routine quality testing such as moisture content, water activity, microscopic inspection, and other approved methods. • Assist with microbial testing and pathogen monitoring programs after training. • Assist with HPLC and PCR sample preparation and routine laboratory activities. • Maintain laboratory supplies, consumables, and testing records. • Perform routine cleaning, calibration verification, and maintenance of laboratory and quality equipment. Documentation & Data Management • Complete inspection forms, reports, logs, and electronic records accurately and timely. • Enter testing and inspection results into quality systems. • Maintain traceability and compliance records in accordance with company requirements. • Support audit readiness through accurate recordkeeping and document control. Safety & Continuous Improvement • Follow all safety, sanitation, and cGMP requirements. • Maintain a clean and organized work environment. • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required • High School Diploma or GED. • 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, quality, production, laboratory, food, pharmaceutical, agricultural, or cannabis operations. • Strong attention to detail. • Excellent organizational and documentation skills. • Ability to learn laboratory techniques and quality systems. • Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office. Preferred • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or related field. • Previous quality assurance or quality control experience. • Knowledge of cGMP principles. • Experience in regulated manufacturing environments. • Experience performing laboratory testing, environmental monitoring, or analytical sampling. • Cannabis industry experience.