QA Technician - 3rd Shift

Monster Energy•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$19 - $25

About The Position

The QA Technician performs standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with company and/or customer quality standards. The role conducts organoleptic and analytical testing at various stages of compounding and packaging, supports microbiological testing, maintains test results, and calculates batch adjustments for certain products. The technician approves batches for packaging and conforming finished products for shipment, while placing non-conforming product on hold for further analysis. The position also calibrates, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment; prepares reagents and solutions; monitors conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished-goods storage areas; and recommends improvements. Additional work includes maintaining retained samples and related SAP inventory movements, conducting in-line audits and product assessments, coordinating with production and regulatory teams on quality issues, documenting corrective actions, and ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices are followed.

Requirements

Between 1 and 3 years of experience in laboratory testing in a manufacturing environment is desired.
Between 1 and 3 years of experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment is desired.
Proficiency with standard office software, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety fundamentals.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field of study is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging to verify compliance with standards.
Submit samples for microbiological testing, maintain test results, and calculate batch adjustments for certain products.
Approve batches for packaging and conforming finished product for shipment; place non-conforming product on hold for further analysis.
Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Prepare reagents and solutions for use in testing.
Observe conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished-goods storage areas, and recommend improvements.
File and maintain retained samples and make corresponding inventory movements in SAP.
Conduct in-line audits and product assessments for specification compliance on beverage products.
Coordinate with production and regulatory teams on quality issues and document corrective actions.
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed.