QA Tech

Ayr Wellness•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The QA Technician performs quality assurance and utilization review duties, assists with product testing, and conducts routine inspections. The role provides data to help correct potential problems and supports compliance with regulatory agency requirements. The technician ensures cannabis and cannabis-containing products are processed and tested in accordance with regulations, supports sample preparation and tracking, reviews test results, and assists with inspections and complaint investigations. The position travels between AYR Wellness dispensaries and manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

Meet the age requirement established by state cannabis agencies.
Pass background checks and fingerprinting as required by state cannabis agencies.
Provide valid badging or credentials as required by state cannabis agencies.
High school diploma or GED required.
Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, a lab coat, and a hair net, for extended periods.
Follow grooming requirements for the work environment, including no jewelry and hair tied back with no hair outside PPE.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience working in the cannabis industry, a laboratory, or quality assurance preferred.
Customer-focused approach and ability to build effective relationships.
Priority-setting, collaboration, and obstacle-resolution skills.
Results-oriented, adaptable, continuous-learning mindset.
Functional and technical skills relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

Ensure cannabis and cannabis-containing products produced at the facility are processed and tested in accordance with regulatory agencies.
Assist the QA team with sample preparation.
Create and review transportation manifests and sample submission forms for test samples.
Ensure proper tracking of laboratory samples using appropriate systems.
Communicate quality issues to the QA Lead or QA Manager.
Review and document all test results.
Assist with monthly GMP, sanitation, and security inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
Assist in investigating consumer complaints by determining root causes, implementing corrective and preventive measures, responding within required timeframes, and analyzing complaint trends.
Maintain records for GMP training, including QPs and SOPs.
Ensure employees are trained on procedures for their departments.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices outlined in the QA Manual.