Quality Assurance (QA) Officer

Curaleaf International; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

At Curaleaf International, we're not just participating in the cannabis industry—we're leading it.

As part of the world’s largest cannabis company, Curaleaf Holding, Inc., we are powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain. Our unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, our emphasis on quality and expertise aims to deliver safe and legal cannabis.

Our Vision: To shape the future of cannabis through our commitment to research and product excellence

Our Mission: To be the world’s leading cannabis company consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

1. Lead & Inspire
2. Commit to Win
3. Driven to Deliver Excellence
4. Customer Obsession
5. One Curaleaf

Position:

As a QA Officer at Curaleaf Laboratories, you will strive to maintain a manufacturing and distribution service in line with current GMP and GDP guidelines, providing support across all business functions to ensure compliance. As part of the wider Quality team, you will be a key player in leading a culture of continuous Quality improvement across the business.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

1. Following, promoting, and enforcing relevant SOPs and job aids
2. Maintaining the Quality Management System, with concentration on deviations, recalls, complaints, and audits
3. Ensuring compliance with cGMP by keeping quality technical agreements up to date
4. Assisting with staff training in areas of Quality and Production
5. Creating annual trends report and assisting with Periodic Quality Reviews (PQRs) and supplier data management
6. Supporting new projects to evaluate the supplier qualification need and keep systems up to date
7. Conducting non-conformance investigations and process improvements, ensuring root cause analysis & CAPA assigned is adequate

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you must have previously worked within a QA function and have current knowledge of Quality Management Systems (e.g. GMP), Root Cause Analysis, and CAPA.

It is essential you have:

1. Strong IT skills
2. Excellent communication with the ability to change to suit audience
3. An ability to work autonomously within a wider team, managing own priorities, workload, and decisions
4. A flexible, adaptable approach to work in order to meet the needs of a dynamic company
5. Respect for the importance of continuous confidentiality and security
6. Interest and commitment to helping others, both internal colleagues and external customers

Other information:

We value progression and development, offering lots of opportunity in a rapidly growing organisation. We also offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. Excellent holiday allowance
3. Private medical insurance
4. On-site parking
5. Life insurance

If this sounds like an ideal role for you, don’t delay in getting your application in! This vacancy may be closed early due to a high level of interest.