Cannabis Quality Control Technician – GMP & QA

TerrAscend; Taylor Township (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Mental Health & Wellness Support

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Recognition Program

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

TerrAscend is seeking a QC Technician to support day-to-day quality activities, ensuring GMP-compliant products, materials, and documentation. You’ll partner with Operations, QA, Compliance, and other teams to identify quality concerns, maintain records, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include inspections, batch records, COAs, SOP adherence, CAPA investigations, ATP testing, and training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Biology, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process quality inspections, line clearances, production audits, and other quality checks to verify compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and GMP requirements.
• Create, review, and maintain Batch Production Records (BPRs), ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Support first production run reviews for new products by completing required quality checks, documenting findings, and communicating results to Operations and leadership.
• Inspect incoming materials against approved specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COAs), document results, and ensure appropriate quarantine, release, and disposition procedures are followed.
• Verify product labels, testing results, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance; identify and elevate discrepancies for resolution.
• Support the development, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and monitor adherence to established quality procedures.
• Assist with deviation investigations, root cause analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and effectiveness checks, ensuring quality events are accurately documented and addressed within established timelines.
• Perform sanitation verification and environmental monitoring activities, including ATP testing, and document and elevate findings requiring corrective action.
• Support change control activities by completing assigned quality reviews and verifying implementation of approved changes.
• Assist with employee training and qualification activities related to quality procedures and identify potential retraining or compliance needs.
• Maintain accurate and organized quality records and documentation to support ongoing inspection and audit readiness.
• Support internal, external, regulatory, and customer audits by providing requested documentation and assisting with quality-related activities as needed.
• Monitor quality trends and communicate opportunities for process improvements that strengthen product quality, compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, QA/Compliance, Warehouse, Product Development, and other departments to resolve quality issues and promote consistent application of quality standards.
• Immediately communicate and elevate significant quality, compliance, documentation, or product concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and follow all applicable company safety, security, and compliance requirements.
• Work flexible shifts as needed to support critical production tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Control

GMP

Documentation

QA

COA

SOPs

CAPA

ATP

Environmental monitoring

Change control

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Quality, Biology, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Seed-to-Sale systems

Job description

TerrAscend is seeking a QC Technician to support day-to-day quality activities, ensuring GMP-compliant products, materials, and documentation. You’ll partner with Operations, QA, Compliance, and other teams to identify quality concerns, maintain records, and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include inspections, batch records, COAs, SOP adherence, CAPA investigations, ATP testing, and training.