Quality Assurance Associate - Thrive

at  Aurora Cannabis

A LITTLE ABOUT US

We are a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71 and Whistler.
Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Quality Assurance, the Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for executing core quality assurance processes at the Aurora Thrive facility, ensuring regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-5 years’ experience in the Quality Assurance Field, or similar Quality-minded role
• Degree or diploma in a science related field, or equivalent work experience
• Able to read, interpret and apply regulatory information
• Strong soft skills; time management, problem solving, teamwork, communication etc.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems including batch record review, batch release, document control, change management, deviations, investigations and CAPA
• Fluency in MS Office programs
• Competency of technological writing (SOPs, Annual Reports, Investigation Summary)
• Ability to work independently, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and adapt to an evolving environment
• Experience working in a regulated GMP environment, pharmaceuticals, or natural health product manufacturing environment is preferred

• Promote positive safety culture through participation, and adherence to, HSE programs
• Promote positive working relationships with all departments
• Act as an ambassador for regulatory and process compliance
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of documented information while ensuring GDP are followed
• Review and maintain completed batch records
• Perform duties of a Qualified Individual or AQAP (as applicable)
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System
• Perform investigations related to suspected non-conformances or complaints
• Participate in Internal and External audits as required
• Participate in Preventive Control Plan development and maintenance, as assigned
• Conduct training sessions for staff related to policies, SOPs and general operational procedures
• Participate and/or lead Deviation, NCR and CAPA activities
• Ensure the timely completion of corrective and preventive actions, as assigned
• Maintain data-driven logs to support ongoing tracking of department metrics
• Participate in self-inspection
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all aspects of the business