Manufacturing Quality Assistant

ECS Botanics Ltd; Murrabit; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Training and development

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Job summary

ECS Botanics Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assistant for our GMP facility near Swan Hill, Victoria. The role supports QA processes to ensure consistent product quality and regulatory compliance, working alongside the QA team to identify and resolve quality issues.

Ideal candidates will have a science background or equivalent practical experience, strong data recording and procedural discipline, and a proactive mindset for continuous quality improvement within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Science qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in data recording and inspections.
• Ability to follow procedures and work systematically in QC processes.
• Proficiency with computer systems and learning new quality software.
• Clear written and verbal communication for findings and liaison.
• Problem solving and commitment to quality improvement.
• Teamwork and following supervisor instructions.
• Commitment to high standards and safety-first mindset.
• Experience in manufacturing, QA or QC is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality inspections and product testing.
• Record quality data and maintain documentation.
• Identify non-conformances and report to supervisors.
• Support SOPs and batch documentation compliance.
• Assist calibration and maintenance of QA equipment.
• Liaise with production to address quality concerns.
• Participate in quality audits and inspections.
• Support operations team in QA processes.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing and QA regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data recording

Procedural discipline

Quality management software

Clear communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Quality improvement

Education

Science qualification

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

ECS Botanics is a dynamic and growing company operating in the medicinal cannabis sector. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence for our patients. Our dedicated team works to ensure that every product meets rigorous quality specifications and regulatory requirements. We pride ourselves on our culture of continuous improvement and our commitment to creating a safe, supportive workplace where our employees can thrive and develop their careers.

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assistant to join our team at our GMP facility located near Swan Hill in Victoria. This is a full-time position that plays a vital role in our quality assurance operations. As a Manufacturing Quality Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting our quality control processes and ensuring that our manufacturing operations maintain the highest standards. This role is essential to our commitment to delivering consistent quality products to our customers, and you will work alongside our quality assurance team to identify, prevent and resolve quality issues.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting routine quality inspections and testing of products throughout the manufacturing process and final product checks before release
• Recording quality data and test results accurately and maintaining detailed documentation
• Identifying non-conformances and quality deviations, and reporting these promptly to supervisory staff
• Supporting the implementation and compliance to standard operating procedures and batch documents
• Assisting with the calibration and maintenance of quality testing equipment
• Liaising with production teams to address quality concerns and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Participating in quality audits and inspections as required
• Providing assistance and support to the operations team in quality processes
• Ensuring compliance with relevant manufacturing and quality assurance regulations and standards

What we're looking for

• A science qualification , or equivalent practical experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when recording data and conducting inspections
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures and work systematically through quality control processes
• Proficiency with computer systems and the ability to learn new quality management software
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for recording findings and liaising with team members
• Problem-solving abilities and a commitment to identifying opportunities for quality improvement
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from supervisory staff
• A genuine commitment to maintaining high standards and a safety-first mindset
• Prior experience in manufacturing, quality assurance or quality control is highly desirable

What we offer

At ECS Botanics, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career development of our employees. We offer a competitive salary package and training designed to support your professional growth. We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued and recognised.