Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift 6pm-2:30am)

About the role

The QA Technician ensures GMPs, SSOPs, and other SOPs are implemented correctly during production and cleaning operations. They oversee the quality of raw materials, in-process products, and finished products and report quality indicators to the QA lab Lead and/or QA Manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough quality assessments of incoming materials, in process samples and finished products to ensure compliance with established specifications.
• Collect samples of in-process and finished products at appropriate intervals throughout the production day for laboratory analysis and retention purposes.
• Perform environmental sampling as per the Environmental Monitoring Program, including ATP and sponge swab testing and air plates at the required frequency.
• Perform hand swabbing as per the hand swabbing program.
• Calibrate thermometers, pipettors, and other lab equipment, including scales and Foss Instruments, as needed.
• Monitor lab results and update databases to ensure they remain current and relevant.
• Notify the lab lead and QA manager immediately of any nonconformities or instances where specifications are not met.
• Prepare materials necessary for daily production, such as Potassium sorbate, Natamycin solution, etc.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the lab and the lab refrigerator.
• Will be cross-trained to serve as QC tech backup when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in a quality control laboratory environment
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual-English and Spanish

Compensation

$22.43 per hour, depending on geography, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 10 days paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• State mandated sick time, if applicable