Quality Technician I

At Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives.

Responsibilities: Pre-op Inspections

First Article Inspections

Product sampling and in-line testing

GMP enforcement

Finished Product inspections

Root-cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations

Documentation review and acceptance

Quality incident and deviation reporting

Quality investigations and continuous improvement

Supports the QA Manager during internal audits

Conducts periodical inspections in coordination with the QA Manager

Offers support for personnel training, quality standards and GMP Practices

Assists in the development, review and revisions of SOP’s

Performs calibration verifications and operational checklists

Environmental monitoring

Pest control and contamination monitoring

What you'll need to succeed: Attention to detail

Accuracy and detail in documentation

Critical Thinking

Proven root-cause analysis skills

Adept at using Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in collaboration with different departments (Cultivation, Processing, Manufacturing and Compliance)

Proficiency with Internal Audits and Regulatory inspections

Experience with chain-of custody protocols

Certification as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) by the American Society of Quality (ASQ) is a plus

High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or related field preferred

1+ year of experience in a Quality Assurance, quality control or regulated production environment (cannabis, pharmaceutical, food/beverage industries)

Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus

Experience with GMP, Sanitation and HACCP are a plus

Must be at least 21 years of age

Ability to pass a state-mandated background check and obtain a Texas Compassionate Use Program (CUP) card

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20-30 lbs. for extended periods

Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including facemask, beard net, lab coat, shoe covers and hairnet

Exposure to varying temperatures, humidity levels and plant material/allergens typical of a cannabis cultivation and production environment

Ability to work in a controlled-access facility with strict security and compliance protocols.

Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision Telehealth – Medical Telehealth – Mental Health Counseling 401(k) with company matching Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Bereavement leave Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D Travel Reimbursement (if applicable) Gym Reimbursement up to $50/month & More

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.