Cannabis Quality Technician — cGMP Compliance & QA

Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH); Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings seeks a Quality Technician to support cannabis product quality, safety, and compliance. You will monitor SOP adherence, perform QA activities, and document results in a highly regulated setting under the Site Quality Manager, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 1+ year in a regulated environment, strong data documentation, and ability to operate QA equipment. Salary is $17.50 per hour with a 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift, based in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain cannabis facility badging.
• 1+ year of experience in cannabis, food production, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated environment.
• Basic knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate data collection and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Strong communication and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cannabis process controls across cultivation, post-harvest, manufacturing, and packaging operations in accordance with SOPs and product specifications.
• Perform quality assessments including: Incoming material inspections, In-process monitoring and finished goods verification, Labeling and fulfillment checks.
• Conduct cGMP audits and facility inspections to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate product handling, storage, sanitation, pest control, and environmental conditions.
• Support product hold, release, disposition, and traceability processes.
• Conduct complaint trending and assist with root cause analysis investigations.
• Operate and maintain quality monitoring equipment (ATP meters, PAR meters, CO2 meters, and other analytical tools).
• Accurately document data, perform basic analysis, and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal reporting standards.
• Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of quality equipment.
• Collaborate with production, lab, and management teams to communicate quality findings and resolve issues.
• Maintain PPE and safety protocol adherence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data collection

Documentation

Communication skills

Computer skills

QA principles

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or higher in science

Job description

Ascend Wellness Holdings seeks a Quality Technician to support cannabis product quality, safety, and compliance. You will monitor SOP adherence, perform QA activities, and document results in a highly regulated setting under the Site Quality Manager, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 1+ year in a regulated environment, strong data documentation, and ability to operate QA equipment. Salary is $17.50 per hour with a 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift, based in Ohio.