Quality Technician

NextGenEnergyJobs; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector in Virginia to perform inspections, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and ongoing process improvement.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of quality experience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to collaborate with management and peers. Physical stamina is required for inspection tasks and equipment handling.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a quality function, preferably in pharmaceutical or food/beverage production manufacturing.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), including Code of Federal Regulations.
• Detail oriented with accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Ability to twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl as required by inspections.
• Effective oral communication with management and co-workers; ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory inspections to monitor and ensure traceability of plant/product movement throughout the facility.
• Perform or assist in quality control inspections to confirm product quality requirements.
• Notify team leads of discrepancies and participate in corrective actions.
• Accurately complete documentation and enter data to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain adherence to established SOPs and cGMP procedures.
• Participate in problem solving to drive process improvements.
• Conduct visual inspections for organic/inorganic adulterants and defects in cannabis.
• Keep scales and tools in good working order and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

cGMP compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Want to make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives while earning a competitive salary?

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory inspections to monitor and ensure traceability of plant/product movement throughout the facility.
• Perform or assist in quality control inspections as directed to confirm established product quality requirements have been achieved.
• Promptly communicate identified discrepancies to team leads and document accordingly. Investigates & participates in correction activities as directed.
• Accurately complete documentation & enter data to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strict adherence to established procedures.
• Participate in problem solving activities to drive process improvements.
• Conduct visual inspections of cannabis for organic and inorganic adulterants and defects.
• Keep equipment (i.e., scales, tools, etc) in good, working order.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), adhering to cGMP SOPs, and complying with legal regulations
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs and inputting data into quality database

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1 year experience working in a quality function preferably in pharmaceutical or food/beverage production manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) to include the application of Code of Federal Regulations
• Detail Oriented
• Occasionally Twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl
• The ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial. Sitting or standing for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
• Some heavy lifting may be required