Quality Assurance Associate

Quality Assurance Associate
This is a full-time, onsite role.  The ideal candidate can be based out of one of the following Curaleaf Manufacturing sites: Webster, MA; Ravena, NY; King of Prussia, PA; or Hammonton, NJ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts cultivation, processing, and packaging GMP audits and documents audit results in accordance with established procedures.
• Promptly communicates identified discrepancies to management & team leads, and drives investigations for identified audit findings. Follows up on corrective action commitments.
• Trains QA Technicians and other team members on GMP processes, and proper inspection and release of batch records.
• Documents and executes approved packaging/process change trials to ensure key performance criteria have been met.
• Improves or creates SOP’s and executes training, where necessary, to ensure product requirements and key performance criteria continue to be met.
• Works in partnership with QA Technicians to ensure seed to sale traceability at all times.
• Maintains strict adherence to established company procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in writing and revising SOP's
• Experience in Document Change Control
• Experience in Training programs
• Experience with quality events, deviations, customer complaints, and CAPA.
• Have a basic understanding of root cause analysis and process mapping.
• At least 1 year of experience in QA or Quality Control in a regulated industry.
• Experience in a GMP, GAP, ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 environment.

Competencies

The ability to speak, read/write in English, basic math skills, and practical experience using computer software like Microsoft Office, are essential for success in this role. The candidate must exhibit the behaviors below and must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily after a reasonable amount of training.

Can do attitude - Focuses on solving problems, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Team Player - Balances individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Ethical - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Safety and Security focused - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's in Agricultural Sciences. At least 1 year of experience in QA or Quality Control in a regulated industry. ASQ or other certification preferred but not required.