Quality Assurance Specialist

Vireo Health•Otsego, MN

27d•$20

About The Position

Here at Vireo Health, Inc. (“Vireo”) our mission is to bring the best of technology, science, and engineering to the cannabis industry. We are a physician-led, customer-focused team of more than 500 dedicated employees creating best-in-class cannabis products and customer experiences. Vireo is proud to have one of the most diverse workforces in cannabis, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through engaging employee outreach programs, community events, and non-profit partnerships. We are rapidly expanding nationwide, and we are looking for talented, compassionate, and dedicated people to join our team and help us grow. From Cultivation to Operations to Sales & Marketing, we are hiring people who share our vision and passion for improving people’s lives. If you are looking for a positive work environment where your contributions truly make a difference, click apply and let us learn about you! We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to join our growing dynamic team. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for quality inspections of Medical Cannabis products and monitoring the processes and procedures in the medical cannabis manufacturing operation. This individual will be required to follow set processes and ensure adherence to state regulations, SOPs, work instructions (WI), and adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and other product quality standards. The Quality Assurance Specialist will assists in aligning the company with all state, federal and 3rd party requirements. Compliance will work with QA to ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies and third-party audits. This role reports directly to the Quality Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; must be at least 21 years old
2 years minimum employment experience in a manufacturing/quality control setting
Experience with record keeping/internal auditing
Ability to follow existing inventory/inspection procedures accurately
Working knowledge of general computer operation and competency with Microsoft Office Products
Experience operating in a quality-centric setting (Medical/Manufacturing/Health related industries)
Good writing/reading/arithmetic skills
Basic physical ability to walk back and forth across facility (could be outdoors) and lift/move up to 50lbs if necessary
Self-motivated with proven leadership skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills for multitasking and interacting with team members

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform Quality Control inspections on products, equipment, processes and procedures.
Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
Responsible for monitoring product cannabis safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
Ensure all cannabis and cannabis containing products produced at the facility are properly tested in accordance with company and State procedures and guidelines, at appropriate frequencies, and meet specifications prior to release.
Ensure testing data is appropriately recorded and maintained.
Responsible for performing verification on equipment and other areas required.
Responsible for ensuring the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation completed by staff.
Ensures the correct guidelines for production are followed during operations.
Ensures all employees are following all SOPs, Work Instructions and worker safety practices.
Assist Quality Manager and/or Director of Quality and Product Safety with instructing employees on quality improvements and issues.
Analyze quality data to recommend quality and process improvements.
Collect product samples for product development, lab retains and the laboratory when directed.
Support the Quality team as needed.