Quality Technician I

Socket.dev; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Curio Wellness in Maryland is hiring a Quality Technician I to support in-process quality across cultivation and manufacturing areas. You will work under the Site Quality Manager to uphold cGMP/cGAP standards and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires Lean mindset, GMP experience, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills. Must be 21+ and comply with state fingerprint/background requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP/GAP environments and state regulatory compliance.
• Ability to follow written procedures and monitor others for adherence.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cGMP or cGAP standards are followed per state regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external audit processes.
• Participate in root cause analysis for quality outages.
• Approve standard work for production cells and ATP swabbing.
• Execute daily tasks, projects and objectives with accuracy.
• Inspect materials and products to ensure finished product quality.
• Maintain professionalism and service culture.
• Ensure daily compliance with policies, security, attire, and schedules.
• Input to Lean process improvements for manufacturing quality programs.
• Monitor sanitation practices and disposal of non-conforming material.

Skills

Lean Experience

GMP knowledge

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year of quality experience

ServSafe certification (if required by state regulations)

Responsible Vendor Training (if required by state regulations)

Job description

$20.00-$21.00

Contact Information:Messiah [e-mail],

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.

Be bold. Be exceptional. Be well.

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 procedures
• Self-motivated
• Analytical and data interpretation
• Strong attention to detail
• Computer/office proficiency
• 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 include 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.