Quality Control Technician

At TerrAscend, we don’t just grow cannabis — we grow possibility. Whether it's cultivating top-tier flower, supporting patients with trusted therapies, or crafting premium products for adult use, we’re here to elevate lives. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, our roots run deep and our sights are set high. If you're ready to shape the future of cannabis with a team that believes in quality, care, and community — let’s grow together.

​​Responsibilities:​

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​ ​ Perform in-process quality inspections, line clearances, production audits, and other quality checks to verify compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and GMP requirements.

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​ Create, review, and maintain Batch Production Records (BPRs), ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.

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​ Support first production run reviews for new products by completing required quality checks, documenting findings, and communicating results to Operations and leadership.

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​ Inspect incoming materials against approved specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COAs), document results, and ensure appropriate quarantine, release, and disposition procedures are followed.

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​ Verify product labels, testing results, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance; identify and escalate discrepancies for resolution.

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​ Support the development, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and monitor adherence to established quality procedures.

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​ Assist with deviation investigations, root cause analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and effectiveness checks, ensuring quality events are accurately documented and addressed within established timelines.

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​ Perform sanitation verification and environmental monitoring activities, including ATP testing, and document and escalate findings requiring corrective action.

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​ Support change control activities by completing assigned quality reviews and verifying implementation of approved changes.

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​ Assist with employee training and qualification activities related to quality procedures and identify potential retraining or compliance needs.

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​ Maintain accurate and organized quality records and documentation to support ongoing inspection and audit readiness.

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​ Support internal, external, regulatory, and customer audits by providing requested documentation and assisting with quality-related activities as needed.

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​ Monitor quality trends and communicate opportunities for process improvements that strengthen product quality, compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

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​ Collaborate with Operations, QA/Compliance, Warehouse, Product Development, and other departments to resolve quality issues and promote consistent application of quality standards.

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​ Immediately communicate and escalate significant quality, compliance, documentation, or product concerns to appropriate leadership.

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​ Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and follow all applicable company safety, security, and compliance requirements. ​

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​ ​ Work flexible shifts as needed to support critical production tasks.

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​ Other duties as assigned. ​

​​Qualifications & Experience:​

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​ ​ High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

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​ Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

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​ 1–3 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, manufacturing, production, laboratory, or a related environment preferred.

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​ Experience in cannabis, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, CPG, or another highly regulated industry preferred.

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​ Working knowledge of GMP requirements, SOPs, Batch Production Records, quality documentation, and data integrity practices preferred.

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​ Strong attention to detail with demonstrated organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

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​ Ability to identify and communicate quality concerns, investigate discrepancies, and follow established procedures and specifications.

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​ Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment.

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​ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn applicable quality, inventory, and seed-to-sale systems. ​

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​ ​ Must satisfy the minimum age criteria mandated by applicable state cannabis regulations for this role.

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​ Background Check Required. ​