QA Tech

Ayr Wellness • Gainesville, FL

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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 meet regulatory agency requirements. The technician works across AYR Wellness dispensaries and manufacturing facilities and supports quality systems, employee training, and complaint investigations.

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.
• Able to safely lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, a lab coat, and a hair net, for extended periods.
• Follow grooming requirements for the work environment: no jewelry, hair tied back, and no hair outside PPE.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience working in the cannabis industry, a laboratory, or quality assurance preferred.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to build effective relationships.
• Strong priority-setting, collaboration, and obstacle-removal skills.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and open to learning and continuous improvement.
• Functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the role effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cannabis and cannabis-containing products produced at the facility are processed and tested in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Assist the QA team with sample preparation.
• Create and review transportation manifests and sample submission forms for test samples.
• Ensure lab samples are tracked 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 with consumer complaint investigations 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 the procedures for their departments.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices outlined in the QA Manual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED