Laboratory Quality Specialist

Company Summary:

SafeTiva Labs is a cannabis testing lab in Westfield, MA. We test cannabis products for potency and contaminants to ensure public health and safety. We are a group of dedicated scientists and professional business people who strive for an inclusive start-up culture that makes our employees love coming to work.

SafeTiva is committed to building a diverse team and promoting equity for marginalized groups. We strongly encourage members of these communities to apply: BIPOC, AAPI, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ folks. Studies have shown that candidates from marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

Position Summary:

The Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring adherence to our quality management system and ISO 17025, updating and managing the quality manual, and approving data.

The Quality Specialist reports to the COO and works closely with the Laboratory Director. The position is full-time on-site in Westfield, MA.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Review data in LIMS to ensure accuracy, including as Approver before CoAs are generated

· Upload results to METRC, the state’s seed-to-sale tracking system

· Review data for control charting and analysis of trends

· Schedule and prepare team for ISO 17025 audits

· Conduct Internal Audits and Management Review Meetings

· Consolidate documents in Quality Management System to reduce the risk for non-compliance

· Update the Quality Manual and Quality Management System, including SOPs and Work Instructions, and ensure compliance with Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) and ISO 17025 requirements

· Maintain staff training records and authorization matrix

· Maintain all equipment calibrations

· Monitor temperatures for cold storage and lab rooms

· Write, track, and monitor corrective actions

· Investigate any client complaints

· Participate in process improvement

· Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)

· 3 years of experience working in a laboratory operation or quality role

· ISO 17025 experience

· Experience with laboratory instrumentation including but not limited to HPLC, GC-MS, and ICP-MS is desirable

· Experience in a commercial testing lab; cannabis testing is desirable

· Strong computer and data management skills, including experience with LIMS and Excel

· Must be 21 and pass an extensive background check and must not have been convicted of an excluded felony offense as defined in 105 CRM 725.030

· Able to speak and read English

· Authorized to work in the US

· Must be vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 or willing to test weekly

Benefits:

SafeTiva is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401K, EAP, paid time off, and more.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skillset.

SafeTiva Labs celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Experience:

• ISO 17025 Lab Quality Assurance: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Westfield, MA 01085: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person