Quality Assurance Technician (Weekday, Overnight)
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Technician ensures site-specific compliance with Strive Pharmacy’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and specifications. The role reviews documentation, controls labels, inspects products, and assists with product release activities. The position is based onsite in Gilbert, Arizona, and works Monday through Thursday from 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM. The technician performs product and process inspections, environmental monitoring, documentation reviews, material and label control, and quality-event support. The role also maintains quality records, supports audits, and participates in Quality Manager staff meetings. The work takes place in a cleanroom and includes wearing protective cleanroom attire and working in restricted or small areas with controlled temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels. Strive Pharmacy describes its work as personalized compounding care, with a mission to place the human element at the center of formulations, patient interactions, and provider partnerships.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, with relevant work experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing department within a highly regulated industry; pharmaceutical, medical device, or allied health science experience is preferred.
- Proven experience reading, understanding, following, and reporting on Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ability to work onsite in a cleanroom environment, wear protective cleanroom attire, and work in restricted or small areas with controlled temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, use hands to handle or feel objects, and occasionally lift or move up to 45 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific discipline such as Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Pharmacy.
- Experience in aseptic operations.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical Quality Assurance practices.
- Strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot issues.
Responsibilities
- Inspect products for defects, leaks, and particulates.
- Assist with media fill process validations, including inspection of filled units.
- Conduct environmental monitoring of personnel as needed and maintain accurate documentation.
- Review compounding documentation, including cleaning records, line clearance forms, inventory sheets, temperature logs, and Building Management System (BMS) alarms; ensure documentation is complete.
- Verify raw materials meet specifications, account for labeling, and assist with raw material release and movement.
- Document non-compliance and, under a supervisor’s direction, initiate quality events for deviation and non-compliant investigations.
- Route samples to the appropriate laboratory for particulate or microbial analysis.
- Maintain organized quality records, including equipment calibration and maintenance files, training logs, cleanroom certifications, and Certificates of Analysis.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Participate in Quality Manager staff meetings.
Benefits
- Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the first day of the month following the hire date.
- Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
- Paid time off.
- Sick time.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Life insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Veterinary insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
