Quality Assurance Technician

Company Description

AgroRefiner, LLC is an industrial hemp processing company located in New Castle, Delaware, generating certified organic Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabigerol (CBG), and Cannabinol (CBN) distillate and isolate.

Job Summary
The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician will assist the Quality Manager with ensuring the company’s compliance with internal policies and cGMP and FDA requirements. The QA Technician will help with various quality assurance and quality control activities, including, but not limited to quality documentation and record retention, environmental monitoring, sampling for third-party testing, managing the pest control program, and continuous quality improvement.

Schedule and Benefits

This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule. The typical work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but the candidate must be available to work a later shift (approximately 10:00 AM or 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM) one to two days per week. Since production runs 24/7 and employee training across different shifts is required, occasional schedule flexibility will be necessary to support production needs.

Benefits include two weeks paid time off, health and dental insurance (covered 99% for employees), and a 401k (no match).

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in ensuring compliance with company SOPs, policies, cGMP, and FDA requirements.
• Accurately complete logs, forms, and other required documents in a timely manner to maintain transparent records.
• Assist in the creation, review, updating, and retention of SOPs, work instructions, and other cGMP-related documents (e.g., deviations, CAPAs).
• Review batch records, travelers, and analytical test results.
• Assist with supply and product release activities, including incoming and outgoing inspections.
• Perform environmental monitoring, water sampling, and finished product sampling, and coordinate third-party laboratory testing.
• Oversee the pest control program.
• Conduct training for new employees, provide training on updated procedures, and conduct annual refresher training on quality-related topics.
• Assist in internal facility audits to identify areas for improvement, non-compliance, and potential risks.
• Support verification, validation, and shelf-life studies of equipment, products, and processes.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the Quality Manager on ways to improve quality processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report concerns to the Quality Manager or senior management.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related field.
• 2 years working in a cGMP environment producing products in accordance with federal requirements for dietary supplements, food, and/or pharmaceuticals.
• Working knowledge and understanding of cGMP and FDA requirements and quality assurance/quality control principles.
• Attention to detail, excellent documentation practices, strong organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer capabilities, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and cloud storage apps.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable with the following Monday through Friday work schedule? The typical work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but the candidate must be available to work a later shift (approximately 10:00 AM or 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM) one to two days per week. As production is running 24/7, flexibility in the Quality Assurance Technician's schedule to meet production support needs will be required from time to time.
• What is your availability Monday through Friday between 8am - 7pm ET for a 15 - 20 minute phone interview this week and next week? Please list several available times to speed up the process of scheduling phone interviews.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• cGMP/FDA-based Quality Assurance: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Castle, DE (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000