QA Technician

ProCaps Labs • Henderson, NV

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is an entry-level role supporting daily production-floor verification activities in dietary supplement manufacturing. Under the direction of QA Auditors, Leads, and Supervisors, the Technician performs assigned start-up support, routine in-process checks, scale and equipment status verification, sampling, swabbing, and GMP documentation. The role supports timely identification and escalation of quality concerns while following approved procedures.

The Company provides structured training and competency qualification in cGMP, good documentation practices, FDA dietary supplement requirements, safety, hygiene, sanitation and allergen controls, site procedures, computer systems, and task-specific equipment and processes. The position is suited to candidates with foundational laboratory and technician skills from coursework or hands-on experience who want to build a career in Quality Assurance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Foundational laboratory and technician skills gained through college coursework, laboratory classes, or practical experience, including safe work practices, basic measurement, sample handling, accurate observation, and following written methods.
• Basic math skills, including decimals, weights, units of measure, and simple calculations.
• Ability to learn and perform routine quality checks, sampling, swabbing, scale verification, and documentation activities after training and qualification.
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures, maintain accurate records, and recognize when a result, condition, or observation requires escalation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office, data-entry tools, and company systems as assigned.
• Willingness to complete Company-provided training in cGMP, good documentation practices, safety, hygiene, site procedures, dietary supplement requirements, and assigned quality tasks before independent authorization.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Sanitation, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to work overtime or on weekends as needed.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree, or relevant coursework in biology, chemistry, food science, nutrition, laboratory science, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a laboratory, food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or other regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned start-up, pre-operational, line-clearance, and routine in-process quality checks in accordance with approved procedures and qualification status.
• Verify assigned scales and basic equipment status; document results and report damaged, missing, overdue, or out-of-tolerance conditions to the QA Auditor, Lead, or Supervisor.
• Collect, label, handle, and deliver assigned raw material, in-process, finished product, retain, environmental, or sanitation samples; maintain required sample documentation and traceability.
• Perform ATP, allergen, environmental, sanitation, or other routine swabbing and monitoring activities after training and within the authorized task scope.
• Complete quality records, checklists, logbooks, and electronic entries accurately, legibly, contemporaneously, and in accordance with good documentation practices.
• Conduct routine production-floor observations and GMP checks; promptly communicate observations, missing documentation, and potential quality concerns to the QA Auditor or Lead.
• Support QA Auditors with assigned documentation review, sampling coordination, verification activities, environmental monitoring support, and follow-up on routine observations.
• Follow approved gowning, hygiene, safety, sanitation, allergen-control, and material-handling requirements in production, warehouse, laboratory, and controlled quality areas.
• Maintain assigned quality supplies, sample materials, and work areas in a clean, organized, and inspection-ready condition.
• Promptly escalate observed nonconforming conditions, documentation discrepancies, equipment concerns, sample issues, or potential product-quality risks in accordance with Company procedures.
• Maintain required training and competency records and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting rate of $20 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with $0 cost when qualifying for the Wellness Program.
• Paid time off and eight company holidays.
• 401(k) with 4.5% match.
• 100% company life coverage.
• 100% short-term disability coverage.
• Gym membership fee reimbursement.
• Vitamin allowance and discounts.
• Company-funded HS ($1,600/year).
• Cash reward employee referral program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED