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TerrAscend Corp. is a leading TSX-listed company with operations across North America, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and California through TerrAscend Growth Corp., as well as retail operations in Canada.
TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and other dispensary retail locations, along with scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities across its core markets. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as The Apothecarium, Cookies, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, Wana, Cuue, One, and Valhalla.
The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for supporting day-to-day quality activities within Operations to ensure products, materials, processes, and documentation meet established quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
This position partners closely with Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, Warehouse, Product Development, and other cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality concerns, maintain accurate documentation, and support continuous improvement.
Why TerrAscend?: Join a growing, fast-paced organization where your work makes an impact. At TerrAscend, you'll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented teams, and help shape what's next as our business continues to evolve.
Responsibilities::
Perform in-process quality inspections, line clearances, production audits, and other quality checks to verify compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and GMP requirements.
Create, review, and maintain Batch Production Records (BPRs), ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.
Support first production run reviews for new products by completing required quality checks, documenting findings, and communicating results to Operations and leadership.
Inspect incoming materials against approved specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COAs), document results, and ensure appropriate quarantine, release, and disposition procedures are followed.
Verify product labels, testing results, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance; identify and escalate discrepancies for resolution.
Support the development, revision, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and monitor adherence to established quality procedures.
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.
Perform sanitation verification and environmental monitoring activities, including ATP testing, and document and escalate findings requiring corrective action.
Support change control activities by completing assigned quality reviews and verifying implementation of approved changes.
Assist with employee training and qualification activities related to quality procedures and identify potential retraining or compliance needs.
Maintain accurate and organized quality records and documentation to support ongoing inspection and audit readiness.
Support internal, external, regulatory, and customer audits by providing requested documentation and assisting with quality-related activities as needed.
Monitor quality trends and communicate opportunities for process improvements that strengthen product quality, compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with Operations, QA/Compliance, Warehouse, Product Development, and other departments to resolve quality issues and promote consistent application of quality standards.
Immediately communicate and escalate significant quality, compliance, documentation, or product concerns to appropriate leadership.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and follow all applicable company safety, security, and compliance requirements.
Work flexible shifts as needed to support critical production tasks.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience::
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
1–3 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, manufacturing, production, laboratory, or a related environment preferred.
Experience in cannabis, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, CPG, or another highly regulated industry preferred.
Working knowledge of GMP requirements, SOPs, Batch Production Records, quality documentation, and data integrity practices preferred.
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Ability to identify and communicate quality concerns, investigate discrepancies, and follow established procedures and specifications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn applicable quality, inventory, and seed-to-sale systems.
Must satisfy the minimum age criteria mandated by applicable state cannabis regulations for this role.
Background Check Required.
What We Offer
Health & Wellness
— Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members.
Plan for Your Future
— 401(k) savings opportunities to help support your financial goals.
Time to Recharge
— Paid time off and company holidays for eligible team members.
Grow Your Career
— Learning, development, and opportunities to build your career across a growing organization.
Employee Perks
— Team member discounts and additional programs designed to recognize and support our people.
Support When You Need It
— Resources and programs focused on your overall well-being.
Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status, location, and other applicable factors.
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments. Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection.
Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions.
Physical Requirements:
This position may require the ability to perform essential functions that include, but are not limited to: Pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time. Using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel, and pick objects (manual dexterity).
Working with chemicals (e.g., butane, propane, bleach) while following strict safety guidelines.
Cleaning and maintaining the facility or equipment using approved chemicals.
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing protection, close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear and eye protection.
EEO Statement
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Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Company has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.
TerrAscend participates in E-Verify.
Please review the E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice, available in English and Spanish.
Right to Work Notice: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf
Statement on External Recruiting Agencies
TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract f
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Equal opportunity and accommodations
TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or
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