Quality Assurance Technician (Mon-Fri / 8am-4:30pm)

The Quality Assurance Technician ensures site-specific compliance in accordance with Strive Pharmacy’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections for defects, leaks, and particulates.
• Assist in media fill process validations, including the inspection of filled units.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of personnel (as needed) and maintain accurate documentation.
• Review compounding activities, including cleaning records, line clearance forms, inventory sheets, temperature logs, and Building Management System (BMS) alarms. Ensure all 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 the direction of a supervisor, 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 (e.g., equipment calibration, maintenance files, training logs, cleanroom certifications, and Certificates of Analysis).
• Support internal and external audits and actively participate in Quality Manager staff meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED with relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing department within a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or Allied Health Science preferred).
• Proven experience reading, understanding, following, and reporting on Standard Operating Procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific discipline (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Pharmacy).
• Experience in aseptic operations and familiarity with Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance practices.
• Strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to effectively troubleshoot issues.

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment, which includes wearing protective cleanroom attire, working in restricted or small areas, tolerating controlled temperatures, and enduring moderate to loud noise levels. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, and use hands to handle or feel objects. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Benefits/Perks

• Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your 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.

Culture

At Strive, we're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, inside and outside the workplace. We celebrate throughout the year with holiday potlucks and seasonal gatherings. Our Gilbert, Arizona location features Food Truck Fridays and Casual Fridays.

EEO Statement

Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.