QA Technician - 3rd Shift

Monster Energy
Phoenix, AZ

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level QA professionals with lab testing experience who can work 3rd shift in Phoenix, AZ and navigate GMPs and food safety protocols.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-3 years of lab testing experience in manufacturing environments
    — “Between 1-3 years of experience in laboratory testing in a manufacturing environment”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with analytical instrumentation and data recording
    — “Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging”
  • Professionals who can maintain and document quality processes in a regulated setting
    — “Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are being followed”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with pH meters, refractometers, and HPLC in your resume and interviews
    — “May include the use of pH meters, Refractometer (Brix), Cbox (CO2,dO2), Conductivity Meter, Analytical Scale, FTIR, Soleris (Micro) HPLC, Malvern Mastersizer, Hygiena ATP Swab and other instrumentation”
  • Emphasize your ability to document and maintain test results and inventory movements
    — “Submit samples for microbiological testing, maintains test results, and calculates batch adjustments”
  • Showcase your understanding of GMPs and food safety fundamentals in your application materials
    — “Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety Fundamentals”
  • Demonstrate your ability to coordinate with production and regulatory teams on quality issues
    — “Coordinate with production and regulatory on quality issues and document corrective actions”
  • Include examples of recommending improvements in lab or production environments
    — “Observes conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished goods storage areas, making recommendations for improvements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • conducting standardized tests on products
  • maintaining test results
  • calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
  • preparing reagents and solutions for testing
Typical background
Bachelor's Degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or related field1-3 years of experience in laboratory testing or quality control in a manufacturing environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality ControlLaboratory TestingGood Manufacturing Practices (gmps)Quality AssuranceStandard Office Software (MS Office Suite)

Preferred

Food Safety Fundamentals

Stack & domain

Ph MetersRefractometer (brix)Cbox (co2,do2)Conductivity MeterAnalytical ScaleFTIRSoleris (micro)HPLCMalvern MastersizerHygiena ATP SwabGood Manufacturing Practices (gmps)Food Safety FundamentalsProblem-solvingMulti-taskingOrganizationalAttention To DetailQuality AssuranceEngineeringManufacturingQuality Control

About the role

Original posting from Monster Energy via Greenhouse

About Monster Energy:

Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.

A Day in the Life:

In the position of QA Technician, you will be responsible for performing standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with company and/or customer quality standards.

The Impact You'll Make:

Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging to ensure compliance with standards. May include the use of pH meters, Refractometer (Brix), Cbox (CO2,dO2), Conductivity Meter, Analytical Scale, FTIR, Soleris (Micro) HPLC, Malvern Mastersizer,Hygiena ATP Swab and other instrumentation

Submit samples for microbiological testing, maintains test results, and calculates batch adjustments for certain products-->> Approve batches for packaging and conforming finished product for shipment and places non-conforming product on hold for further analysis

Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation

Prepare reagents and solutions for use in testing. Observes conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished goods storage areas, making recommendations for improvements.

File and maintain retained samples. Make corresponding inventory movements in SAP

Conduct in line audits/product assessments for specification compliance on beverage products

Coordinate with production and regulatory on quality issues and document corrective actions

Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are being followed

Who You Are:

Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in the field of -- Quality Assurance, Engineering, or related field of study

Additional Experience Desired: Between 1-3 years of experience in laboratory testing in a manufacturing environment

Additional Experience Desired: Between 1-3 years of experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment

Computer Skills Desired: Proficiency with standard office software (such as MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Certifications: N/A

Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety Fundamentals

Monster Energy provides competitive total compensation. The estimated hourly pay range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Pay Range$19—$25 USDFor United States applicants:

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