Quality Control Lab Associate

About the Role: Our Quality Control (QC) Lab team is looking for an experienced, energetic, flexible, organized, and high performing QC Lab Associate. This associate will have primary responsibility of routine testing for product release and process monitoring in the QC lab as well as support R&D projects that partner with new product development and engineering associates to develop and optimize new test methods. Standard working hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm.

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Please note that evening, night and weekend shift positions are eligible for an additional $2/hour shift differential pay (in California, the shift differential pay is $2.40/hour).
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment!

Responsibilities:
Organize and perform routine testing of QC samples and non-production (R&D support) samples using a wide variety of instrumentation such as tensile, thermal analysis, MVTR, water entry pressure, porometry, airflow, microscopy, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry
Perform data collection, data entry, and data analysis
Perform instrument calibrations and partner with quality associates and engineers to carry out corrective actions relevant to test equipment
Troubleshoot problems and perform periodic maintenance on QC lab instrumentation
Write SOPs and work instructions relevant to QC processes or instrumentation, and train other lab associates on these procedures
Partner with engineers on characterization and/or validation projects
Provide testing support for internal customers with characterization and/or validation projects
Support and drive validation efforts for new QC lab instrumentation



Required Qualifications:
Associate degree in science or engineering, OR a minimum of 5 years experience in a quality control testing lab
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills based on strong theoretical knowledge
Solid computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Teams) with the ability to learn more advanced systems
Demonstrated success working autonomously as well as in a team environment
Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed written procedures with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to recommend and implement changes to existing test methods and procedures through a standardized process
Demonstrated ability to successfully drive projects to completion
Ability to learn a variety of new tests and QC lab instrumentation
Ability to multitask and set priorities



Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in a science or engineering field
Hands-on experience working with instrumentation/techniques, such as: tensile, thermal analysis, MVTR, water entry pressure, porometry, airflow, microscopy, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry
Previous experience working within quality system, as well as a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and/or Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).



This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

Additional Information
Travel%: None
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time