Quality Technician I

Curio Wellness Corporation; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Curio Wellness Corporation in Timonium, MD, seeks a TheQuality Technician I to support quality activities in Cultivation and Manufacturing. The role reports to the Site Quality Manager and focuses on in-process quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include enforcing GMP/GAP, assisting audits, root-cause analysis, and ensuring daily tasks meet quality standards while maintaining compliance with state regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Lean and GMP/GAP knowledge required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment following GMP standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, collaborate, and implement improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication; self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cGMP/cGAP quality policies and procedures are followed per state regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external audit processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis for quality outages.
• Approve standard work for cells prior to production, including ATP swabbing.
• Conduct material and product inspections to ensure finished product quality.
• Maintain professionalism and service orientation in daily tasks.

Skills

Extreme Ownership

Lean experience

GMP/GAP knowledge

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year quality experience

Job description

At Curio Wellness we empower people to thrive by adapting plant nature to human nature. We are committed to transforming the conversation around cannabis, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits, and ensuring that every product we offer meets the highest standards.

TheQuality Technician I is responsible for assisting with quality-related activities at our facilities.This role is designed to drive in-process quality within the Cultivation and Manufacturing areas. This role reports directly to the Site Quality Manager for continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for ensuring cGood Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) or cGood Agricultural Practices (cGAP) Standards quality policies and procedures are adhered to according to state regulations
• Collaborate with external and internal audit processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis for quality outages.
• Approve standard work for cells prior to production, including ATP swabbing.
• 100% execution of daily tasks, projects & objectives.
• Conduct inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.
• Maintains a culture of professionalism and service.
• Ensures daily compliance with policies, including, but not limited to, state compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules.
• Comply with all HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure notices.
• Input to Lean process improvements for the Manufacturing quality programs.
• Implementation/monitoring of sanitation practices.
• Oversee disposal of non-conforming material (green waste).
• Adherence to food and allergen safety policies

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of Extreme Ownership, taking full responsibility for their contributions and driving positive outcomes.
• Lean Experience
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment that follows GMP standards
• Utilizes critical thinking to troubleshoot issues, work collaboratively with a team to brainstorm solutions, and implement improvement solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written procedures and monitor others for adherence to written proceduresSelf-motivated
• Analytical and data interpretation
• Strong attention to detail
• ServSafe certification (if required by state regulations)
• Responsible Vendor Training (if required by state regulations)

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or 1+ year of quality experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be 21 years old.

Maryland:

As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements which includes providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.

Missouri:

As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements which includes providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.

Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be 21 years old.

As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements which includes providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.