QA Technician - 3rd Shift

Monster Energy•Phoenix, AZ

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 customer quality standards. The role supports quality assurance throughout compounding, packaging, and finished-goods storage, including product testing, batch approval, documentation, equipment maintenance, and coordination with production and regulatory teams.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in laboratory testing in a manufacturing environment.
1–3 years of experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment.
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

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field of study.

Responsibilities

Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging to verify compliance with standards.
Use laboratory instruments as needed, including pH meters, refractometers (Brix), Cbox (CO2/dO2), conductivity meters, analytical scales, FTIR, Soleris (Micro), HPLC, Malvern Mastersizer, and Hygiena ATP swabs.
Submit samples for microbiological testing, maintain test results, and calculate batch adjustments for certain products.
Approve batches for packaging and conforming finished products for shipment; place non-conforming products on hold for further analysis.
Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Prepare reagents and solutions for testing.
Observe conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished-goods storage areas and recommend improvements.
File and maintain retained samples.
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.