Quality Assurance Officer

The Company

The Company, 4C LABS is a fully licensed British-Canadian start-up working in the Medical Cannabis space. 4C LABS core business is curating and importing high quality, low-cost Medical Cannabis products to the UK and distributing these products to other distributors and UK pharmacies. We have exclusive global distribution partnerships with our Canadian suppliers and an extensive network of pharmacies, clinics, and distributors who we work with locally in the UK. 

4C LABS is transforming access to medical cannabis through curated product relationships, local production, technology, and an ethos that always prioritises the well-being of the patient above all else. Our core values of Care, Commitment, Choice and Change are reflected in our dedication to research, technology development and processes which streamline access to quality Medical Cannabis products for UK patients.

The Opportunity 

An opportunity exists for a Quality Assurance Officer to join the team. This role has huge potential to grow along with the company in the coming months and years. The individual will work closely with the Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager to ensure essential quality tasks are completed in a timely manner. The role encompasses establishing and approving documentation, procedures and other practices that are acceptable from a regulatory perspective. This includes but is not limited to, GMDP and Home Office regulations and WDA(H), MS and CD licenses.

Responsibilities

·        Assist Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager in maintaining compliance with quality processes.

·        Support in continual improvement of the quality management system.

·        Ensure continual inspection readiness of the operation according to GMDP.

·        Assist in the generation and completion of deviations, change controls, complaints and CAPAs.

·        Complete supplier/vendor initial and ongoing due diligence checks.

·        Complete ongoing due diligence checks of all stakeholders.

·        Assist in performing self inspections in accordance with planned schedule.

·        Assist in performing supplier, vendor and customer remote and on-site audits.

·        Assist in the training of all personnel in relation to GMDP and QMS activities.

·        Maintain knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to the role.

·        Track SOP review cycles and assist in the process of creation, review, approval, and training of SOP’s.

·        Assist in the preparation and participate in Quality Review Meetings.

·        Any other reasonable duties as required.

Experience

·        Degree in a scientific discipline desirable.

·        Minimum 1 year experience working in a GMDP environment is desirable, training will be provided.

·        Quality and compliance focused.

·        Experience of document management.

·        Strong verbal, and written communication skills.

·        Detail-oriented and adaptable.

·        Comfortable working in a dynamic and changing environment.

·        A proactive and resourceful team player with ability to work independently.

·        Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs.

·        Experience working to GxP standards is essential, training on GDP will be provided.

Enthusiasm to learn about medicinal cannabis and local regulations pertaining to the role, training will be provided

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Depending on Experience