Job Title: Compliance Specialist – Cannabis Cultivation
Location: New Britain, Connecticut
Reports To: President
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
About Us
We’re a fast-growing cannabis cultivation startup in Connecticut, building our operations from the ground up. We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Compliance Specialist who’s excited to roll up their sleeves and ensure our facility stays 100% compliant with state regulations while helping us build a strong culture of operational integrity. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in startup environments, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and wants to make a direct impact.
What You’ll Do
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
- Stay current with all Connecticut cannabis regulations and ensure operational alignment across cultivation and post-harvest.
- Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with DCP rules on facility operations, security, product handling, labeling, and recordkeeping.
- Collaborate with cultivation, post-harvest, and packaging teams to ensure compliant workflows and documentation.
- Monitor daily activity logs and batch records for accuracy and completeness.
Inventory Accuracy & Tracking
- Manage and monitor inventory using BioTrack to ensure alignment with physical product on-site.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in coordination with cultivation and post-harvest teams.
- Support cycle counts, reconciliations, and the accurate manifesting of product movements within BioTrack.
Documentation & Reporting
- Own the accuracy and completeness of compliance documentation including SOPs, manifests, waste logs, and product movement records.
- Support the preparation and timely submission of all regulatory reports and license-related documentation.
- Help develop and maintain SOPs for all compliance-critical workflows.
Inspection Readiness & Team Enablement
- Keep the facility inspection-ready at all times; help lead state audits or spot checks.
- Train staff on compliance best practices, SOPs, and changes in regulations.
- Serve as a day-to-day compliance resource for team leads and frontline staff.
What You Bring
- 2+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, cannabis operations, or a highly regulated industry (pharma, food, biotech).
- Strong working knowledge of BioTrack and Connecticut cannabis compliance regulations.
- Passion for process accuracy, organization, and operational discipline.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Startup mindset: you’re proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable with ambiguity.
Nice to Have
- Experience in cannabis cultivation, post-harvest, or inventory control.
- Background in compliance software systems or internal audit.
- Strong Excel or database skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and potential for rapid growth.
- Benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO).
- The chance to shape a cannabis business from the ground floor up.
Interested? Please send your resume to HR@coastalct.net