Our client, a leading manufacturer in the agricultural and consumer products industry, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support laboratory operations and quality programs at its Maricopa facility. This position is responsible for performing chemical and physical analyses, conducting inspections and audits, maintaining laboratory instrumentation, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate test results effectively to manufacturing and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical testing according to approved methods and procedures.
• Analyze test results, identify trends, and communicate findings to operations personnel.
• Enter, maintain, and manage data within LIMS and SAP systems.
• Support product release activities and quality documentation processes.
• Conduct line audits, inspections, and sample collection activities.
• Assist with external testing programs and R&D support initiatives.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Complete housekeeping and other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 3 years of laboratory experience, OR
• Associate degree or technical training in Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Experience with analytical instrumentation including:
  • GC (Gas Chromatography)
  • HPLC
  • ICP
  • Atomic Absorption (AA)
  • LECO Analyzers
  • Spectrophotometers
• Wet chemistry experience.
• Experience with SAP and/or LIMS systems.
• Knowledge of quality methodologies such as:
  • GMP
  • GLP
  • ISO
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of fertilizer or agricultural chemistry

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