Quality Assurance Specialist

Vireo Health • Otsego, MN

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About The Position

Vireo is seeking an energetic and dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to perform quality inspections of medical cannabis products and monitor processes and procedures in its medical cannabis manufacturing operation. The specialist follows established processes and ensures adherence to state regulations, SOPs, work instructions, good manufacturing practices (GMP), good laboratory practices (GLP), and other product quality standards. The role helps align the company with state, federal, and third-party requirements, working with Compliance to support regulatory compliance and third-party audits. The position reports directly to the Quality Manager.

The role includes checking products, equipment, processes, and procedures; monitoring cannabis product safety and quality during manufacturing; verifying testing and records; and supporting quality improvements. The position may involve walking throughout the facility, including outdoors, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• At least 2 years of employment experience in a manufacturing or quality control setting.
• Experience with record keeping and internal auditing.
• Ability to accurately follow existing inventory and inspection procedures.
• Working knowledge of general computer operation and competency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience working in a quality-centric setting, such as medical, manufacturing, or health-related industries.
• Good writing, reading, and arithmetic skills.
• Basic physical ability to walk throughout the facility, potentially outdoors, and lift or move up to 50 pounds 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 in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections of products, equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure package integrity and accuracy.
• Monitor product cannabis safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure cannabis and cannabis-containing products are tested according to company and state procedures and guidelines, at appropriate frequencies, and meet specifications before release.
• Ensure testing data is properly recorded and maintained.
• Perform verification on equipment and other required areas.
• Ensure staff correctly record and file relevant logs and documentation.
• Ensure production guidelines are followed during operations.
• Ensure employees follow SOPs, work instructions, and worker safety practices.
• Assist the Quality Manager and/or Director of Quality and Product Safety in instructing employees on quality improvements and issues.
• Analyze quality data and recommend quality and process improvements.
• Collect product samples for product development, lab retains, and the laboratory when directed.
• Support the Quality team as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on the first of the month after employment starts.
• HSA, FSA, dependent care, and EAP services.
• 11 days of accrued PTO, increasing with tenure, plus two wellness days and volunteer hours.
• 401(k) program with an employer match after six months of employment.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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