Quality Assurance Technician (Weekend, Overnight)

Strive Pharmacy • Gilbert, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Strive Pharmacy is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure site-specific compliance with the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and specifications. The role reviews quality documentation, controls labels, inspects products, and assists with product release activities. It is based onsite in Gilbert, Arizona, and is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

The technician performs product inspections, conducts environmental monitoring as needed, reviews records related to compounding and facility operations, verifies raw materials and labeling, documents non-compliance, and supports quality investigations. The position also maintains quality records, supports audits, and participates in Quality Manager staff meetings. Work takes place in a cleanroom environment and involves wearing protective attire and working in restricted areas and controlled temperatures.

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.
• 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 and controlled temperatures.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, medical device, or allied health science industry.
• 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 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 activities and related records, including cleaning records, line clearance forms, inventory sheets, temperature logs, and Building Management System (BMS) alarms; ensure documentation is complete.
• Verify that raw materials meet specifications, account for labeling, and assist with raw material release and movement.
• Document instances of non-compliance.
• Under a supervisor’s direction, initiate quality events for deviation and non-compliant investigations, including routing samples to the appropriate lab 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.
• FSA and HSA options.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Veterinary insurance.
• Collaborative workplace and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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