Quality Technician in Gilbert, Arizona at Adept Life Sciences

Adept Life Sciences is a strategic supplement manufacturer trusted by fast-growing brands that demand innovation, speed to market, and uncompromising quality. From formulation and sourcing to manufacturing and scale, we help brands launch faster and grow with confidence.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Job description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Quality Technician plays a hands-on role in Adept Life Sciences' Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions, performing in-process inspections, sampling, and testing on the production floor to ensure every batch meets specification before moving to the next stage. This role is a critical checkpoint between Production and Quality Assurance, catching issues early and helping maintain audit-ready compliance in a highly regulated, high-stakes manufacturing environment.

Schedule is 6:00AM-2:30PM M-F

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

In-Process Quality Inspection

• Perform in-process inspections and quality checks throughout the production process, including component verification, weight checks, fill checks, and visual inspections.
• Conduct line clearance activities prior to changeovers and at the start of production runs to prevent product mix-ups and contamination.
• Pull and label in-process samples according to sampling plans and specifications.
• Verify label accuracy, lot coding, and packaging specifications during production runs.
• Document inspection results accurately and in real time on batch records and quality forms.

Testing & Sampling

• Perform basic physical testing (e.g., weight, fill volume, disintegration, tablet hardness) as required by product specifications.
• Collect retain samples and stability samples in accordance with SOPs.
• Coordinate with the QC lab for submission and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.
• Support environmental monitoring activities (e.g., swabbing, air quality checks) as applicable.

Compliance & Documentation

• Complete batch record entries, checklists, and inspection logs accurately and legibly, in accordance with GMP documentation practices.
• Identify and document deviations, non-conformances, or out-of-specification results, and escalate promptly to the Quality team.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to in-process quality issues.
• Maintain calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for quality-related equipment (scales, gauges, testing instruments).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production operators and supervisors to communicate quality holds, rework needs, and line stoppages.
• Partner with the Quality Assurance and Document Control team to ensure inspection data supports batch release.
• Support Warehouse and Shipping teams by verifying finished goods meet quality and labeling requirements prior to release.

General & Administrative

• Maintain a clean, organized, and GMP-compliant work area, including quality inspection stations and retain sample storage.
• Assist with internal audits and regulatory inspections by providing requested inspection records.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Quality department and company objectives.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Product Quality & Compliance

• In-process inspections are performed thoroughly, accurately, and on schedule for every batch.
• Deviations and out-of-specification results are caught early and documented completely.
• Batch records and quality forms are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Floor Partnership

• Production teams trust the Quality Technician as a fair, consistent, and responsive quality partner.
• Line clearances and changeovers happen efficiently with minimal production downtime.

Audit Readiness

• Inspection records, retain samples, and calibration logs are organized and easy to produce during audits.
• Internal and third-party audits proceed smoothly with minimal quality-technician-related findings.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in a science-related field a plus.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• 1+ years of experience in a quality control, quality assurance, or manufacturing inspection role, preferably within nutraceutical, dietary supplement, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements (21 CFR Part 111 and/or Part 117) and basic quality control principles.
• Comfortable using basic measurement and testing equipment (scales, calipers, hardness testers, and similar tools).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to catch discrepancies quickly and consistently.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a production floor for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry into quality systems or spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and communicate with Production staff.
• Maintain a regular and dependable attendance record with the ability to commit to at least 40 hours weekly, including flexibility to support production schedules.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (NOT REQUIRED)

• Experience with electronic batch records or an electronic quality management system (eQMS).
• Familiarity with audits from FDA, NSF, USP, or other third-party certification bodies.
• Experience with basic lab testing equipment or environmental monitoring procedures.