Quality Assurance Technician
2nd Shift | 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM | $21.95 per Hour
Are you detail-oriented, safety-focused, and passionate about quality? We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team on 2nd shift. The Quality Assurance Technician plays a critical role in supporting quality operations by performing laboratory testing, inspections, audits, and data reporting to ensure products meet established standards. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with laboratory experience, analytical testing knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will:
- Perform chemical and physical testing according to approved methods and protocols.
- Analyze and interpret test results, communicating findings and trends to plant operations.
- Complete laboratory documentation, recordkeeping, and data entry into LIMS and SAP systems.
- Support product release activities and maintain accurate quality records.
- Conduct line audits, material inspections, and sample collection.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
- Manage laboratory supplies and maintain inventory levels.
- Support external testing activities and research and development initiatives.
- Follow all safety, environmental, and housekeeping requirements.
- Complete assigned quality-related tasks as directed by leadership.
Qualifications
To be successful as a Quality Assurance Technician, candidates should possess:
- High school diploma with three years of laboratory experience, or a two-year advanced training degree.
- One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience.
- Experience with quality systems and programs preferred.
- Working knowledge of analytical testing methods, laboratory techniques, and instrumentation.
- Understanding of laboratory safety regulations and best practices.
- Knowledge of quality concepts such as GLP, GMP, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
- Experience with fertilizer chemistry is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with SAP software.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on laboratory instruments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Instrumentation Experience
Experience with the following equipment and testing methods is highly desirable:
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- ICP Analysis
- Atomic Absorption (AA)
- Leco Instrumentation
- Spectrophotometers
- Wet Chemistry Techniques
Pay: $21.95 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Wet Bench Chemistry: 1 year (Preferred)
- Quality inspection: 1 year (Preferred)
- Laboratory: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Maricopa, AZ 85138 (Required)
Work Location: In person
