Quality Assurance

Title: Quality Associate

Location: Livermore, CA

Reports To: Omar El-Sissi, VP of Engineering

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay: 22-28 per hour

Start: Q1 2026

About Nexus Agriscience

Nexus Agriscience is redefining what cannabis can mean for the world. Based in Livermore, California, we are pioneering molecular farming to unlock plants' ability to produce flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical ingredients. By bridging science and agriculture, our team is developing innovative, natural ingredient solutions that replace petroleum-based synthetics with sustainable alternatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining quality records such as quality events, deviations, corrective action plans, effectiveness checks, and routine batch/lot and quality control information
• Perform data entry, record management, and reporting tasks within the Quality Management System to ensure data accuracy and traceability
• Certificate of analysis review and maintenance of the COA database locally and on our website
• Following up with the appropriate channels when mistakes or deviations are found
• Ensuring equipment is maintained and calibrated, and that the audit trail is in order, including balances, gauges, and probes
• Perform routine quality inspections and sampling of raw materials, in-process blends, and finished products
• Maintain accurate and organized quality records, batch documentation, spec sheets, and compliance reports
• Support review and control of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Assist in internal audits, non-conformance reporting, and follow-up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Participate in equipment calibration and environmental monitoring
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across quality systems and production workflows

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Botany, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Quality Management) is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience (0-2 years) in quality assurance in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, or hemp-related industries, quality control desired but not necessary
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, HACCP, or GMP is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and excellent organizational skills
• Experience with information management systems is a plus
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as familiarity with technical language used in documents
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-growing company
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Industry training and mentorship in quality assurance and hemp terpene production
• Health, vision, and dental

Nexus Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer, and do not unlawfully discriminate against, make employment decisions, or permit harassment based on perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, age sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, disability, medical condition, U.S Military or veteran status, salary history, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Nexus Agriscience1 is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities, including but not limited to the Fair Pay Act, FEHA, and all applicable laws and ordinances regarding conviction and arrest history.

Pay: $ $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person