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QA Officer
Job Vacancy: QA Officer
Location: Sunderland, UK
Experience Required: 2-3 years in a Quality Assurance / GMP environment
Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented QA Officer to join our Quality team. In this role you will support the maintenance of our Quality Management System, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to continuous improvement across operations. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to uphold our high quality standards.
About Us
Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.
Curaleaf International's network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four 20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada.
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Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.
Our Values: Lead & Inspire, Commit to Win, Driven to Deliver Excellence, Customer Obsession, One Curaleaf
Key Responsibilities
- Follow, promote and enforce SOPs, work instructions, company policies and procedures
- Support a culture of continuous quality improvement throughout the business
- Assist with the Quality Management System: timely complaint handling, deviation management, recalls, CAPA implementation, and audit support
- Support investigations into supplier nonconformances; ensure root-cause analysis and corrective actions are effective
- Contribute to new projects, review supplier qualification requirements, and keep related records up to date
- Maintain quality technical agreements and ensure full compliance with cGMP regulations
- Assist with training for Quality and Production teams
- Prepare annual trend reports and support Periodic Quality Reviews (PQRs) and supplier data management
- Undertake required professional development and mandatory training
- Represent the company professionally at all times with internal and external contacts
- Comply with HR, Health & Safety and confidentiality policies
- Work flexibly to meet business needs, and provide support to other departments (e.g. goods inwards, dispatch) as required
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Requirements
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance or a similar role, ideally within a GMP / regulated environment
- Good understanding of quality systems, cGMP, CAPA and nonconformance processes
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 27 days annual holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Free on-site parking
- Life insurance
Why Join Us?
- Work in a regulated, forward-thinking industry committed to safety, quality, and innovation
- Be part of a supportive team where your work directly contributes to product excellence
- Opportunities to develop your technical skills and grow within the organisation
- Work in a modern laboratory environment with well-maintained equipment and clear processes
- Contribute to operations that meet strict national regulatory standards
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