Quality Assurance Professional - Jobs in Antigonish, NS

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Quality Assurance (QA) Professional | Job DescriptionThe QA Professional reports directly to the QAP and is responsible for ensuring that the product meets the companys objectives for purity, quality and security. The QA Professional must meet external and internal regulatory requirements including legal compliance and customer expectations. Will be primarily responsible for the monitoring and quality control of cannabis production. The role will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).We believe all staff must champion organizational culture. We are a customer focused, community conscious, consumer obsessed, no bullsh*t company. We are not a collection of individuals, we are a team that is bound by our shared values of equality, community, accountability, hard work, dedication and perseverance.The QA Professional will report directly to the QAP, or designate, and will have no direct reports. In the event of absence, the QAP will provide coverage.Core Competencies

• Planning and Organizing
• Quality Orientation
• Enforcing Rules and Regulations
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Accountability and Dependability
• Results Orientation
• Ethics and Integrity

Job Duties

• Review, maintain and new or revised Standard Operating Procedures for site facility
• Preparation of batch reports to ensure Cannabis is produced as per GPP/GMP (Good Production Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Equipment verification and calibration
• Communicate with other managers for process improvements and alignments of quality concepts
• Ensures that all processing activities are carried out as per Standard Operating Procedures to produce consistent quality cannabis products
• Ensures all technical documents in use are current and all master documents such as policy documents and Standard Operating Procedures are controlled and secured in accordance with GMP
• Establish and maintain record keeping systems and ensure employee adherence to proper documentation practices
• Responsible for planning, implementing and managing compliance of manufacturing and production process with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standards/requirements for distribution
• Implements quality systems in regulated environments to make effective and strategic decisions as a result of evidence-based analysis, striking a balance between quality, productivity and customer service
• Investigate deviations and out of spec results
• Review and approve incoming materials
• Review quality complaints and lead investigations including corrective action and preventive action
• Oversee premises, hygiene of personnel, equipment cleanliness and maintenance
• Implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy and reliability of products
• Assure compliance to in-house and external specifications and standards
• Perform internal audits and vendor evaluation audits on a regular basis to determine quality qualifications. Actively participate in external audits such as regulatory inspections.
• Perform analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary
• Assist product support areas in gathering and analyzing data
• Assist in gathering data and reports for government agencies and/or audits
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with regulations
• Communicate effectively to all levels of management
• Ability to apply quality concepts and quality processes, including statistical basics and cost of quality
• Provide guidance and direction to other departments; including but not limited to sanitation needs, testing needs, or procedure changes
• Work with departments to review and maintain sanitation schedule and records
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences/Pharmacy/Food or post-secondary diploma in science related technical discipline
• Experience with GPP, GMP, ISO or any other quality accreditation
• Minimum of 2+ years experience in Quality Assurance
• Experience in the cannabis industry preferred, food safety and/or pharmaceutical experience considered an asset
• Experience operating in a fast-paced organizational environment
• Pesticide safety certification considered an asset
• Previous direct responsibility for determining the strategy to meet quality objectives with the available resources as well as tactile execution
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background Check

Work ConditionsThis role requires a company-provided uniform and additional Personal Protective Equipment to be worn when completing duties and checks in the production area of the facility.

• Office setting
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime as required

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• QA: 2 years (required)
• Cannabis LP: 1 year (preferred)

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