Quality Compliance and Testing Specialist

Overview: 

Lazarus Naturals is on a mission to make quality hemp-based CBD accessible to everyone. It’s why we own our manufacturing process from start to finish—from our hemp farms in Central Oregon, to our extraction, formulation, and packaging—it’s all designed to deliver safe, effective CBD at an affordable price for all. This enables us to provide a 60% discount to veterans, low income and disabled individuals, so they can access the benefits of CBD too. We are proud of our products, our processes, and our people, and we’re absolutely passionate about doing the right thing well. 

The Quality Compliance and Testing Specialist plays a pivotal role in Lazarus Naturals’ mission to provide our customers with the highest quality CBD products available. This position will report directly to the Quality Manager and is responsible for assisting with the implementation and management of quality initiatives at multiple facilities. This candidate will collaborate with team members throughout the organization to ensure regulatory compliance, product safety, and implementation of best-practices.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the food safety and certification initiatives for the company
• Develop, refine and audit procedures and policies related to food safety and production quality
• Develop training and effectively communicate food safety policies
• Assist in preparation for third-party, regulatory and customer audits
• Support the development of SOPs, eSOPs, SSOPs, and QRFs, for all departments
• Collaborate with Formulations and R&D departments to develop and update master BPRs
• Maintain document control, revision history and organization for all Quality, Sanitation, Packaging, and Shipping SOPs, specifications, and logs
• Manage testing of formulations and finished products, including preparing samples, submitting for third-party testing, tracking and reporting results
• Generate customer facing COAs and manage document organization
• Respond effectively to out-of-specification or non-compliance issues to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality
• Assists the Quality Manager in managing the CAPA program, including owning relevant improvement activities
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to improve processes, efficiency, and product quality
• Maintain a safe working environment and keeping work area clean and orderly at all times
• Maintain the training matrix and organize training documents as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• BS in chemistry, biology or related field preferred
• 1-3 years experience developing SOPs in a food, dietary supplement, or similar manufacturing environment
• Clear understanding of THC regulations
• Excellent analytical math skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, strong critical thinking skills, and demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and G-Suite applications
• Ability to adapt and respond to the needs of a growing organization

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance)
• Employee Discount Program
• Fully Stocked Kitchen
• 401K Program
• FSA & Commuter Benefits
• Employee Development
• Company Events

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Portland, OR. Interested parties are encouraged to send a cover letter detailing why you think you could be a great fit, along with an updated resume.

Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.

Lazarus Naturals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.