Overnight QA Lab Technician

About the role

Mölnlycke, a medical device manufacturer in Wiscasset, ME, is seeking full-time Quality Assurance Lab Technician for Day Shift (5:30PM – 5:30AM) to support manufacturing of healthcare products worldwide.

What you'll do

• Monitor quality of manufactured foam products and raw materials by conducting chemical and physical testing of materials in preparation for final release
• Assist with development and implementation of new procedures, standards and specifications as required by ISO Quality Management Systems
• Perform chemical and physical testing of aqueous media and pre-polymer batches prior to release of materials for production; as well as post processing testing of finished goods in accordance with customer and internal sampling plans
• Perform incoming raw material inspections to check for compliance with company specifications
• Perform validation testing and raw material evaluation plan as required
• Perform instrument calibrations as required
• Maintain and review quality documents for accuracy and compliance with ISO standards and ensure availability at point of use
• Perform the storage and retrieval of retained product samples
• Routinely make observations of the pre-polymer and foam line production processes
• Report non-conforming findings to the supervisor
• Monitor changes to standard operating procedures and make recommendations for improvements to those processes
• Prepare required product certificates for and assist with final product verifications prior to shipment
• Interface with internal staff to resolve quality system issues and complaints
• Perform internal audits of other departments
• Create/generate standard and ad hoc reports regarding product quality
• Support the effort to implement best practices within job scope; expected to participate in activities designed to improve production, quality and Environmental Health and safety (EHS)
• Determine when discovered non-conformances require escalation in collaboration with Supervisor/Engineer
• Recommend changes to work instructions or testing protocols based on observed inefficiencies or recurring issues
• Decide whether to approve or reject raw materials and finished goods based on test results and specifications

What you'll need

• Proven success working in a team-based environment as well as the ability to meet performance measures with minimal direct supervision and guidance
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Software
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Possess strong ability to perform detailed repetitive tasks with precision
• Ability to make well-reasoned decisions both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work overtime to ensure production goals are met
• Over 75% of the workdays are spent walking or standing
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Regular handling, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, and grasping
• Close vision and color vision are required
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Experience in production, manufacturing or related environment preferred, but not required

Pay

The pay rate for this role is $22.75 an hour to start with $2.00 shift differential between the hours of 5:30pm to 5:30am. Paid breaks. Consistent raises and opportunities for growth in our new tier-pay model.

Schedule

5:30pm – 5:30am, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Workdays and hours may vary depending on operational needs; occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans available from your first day of employment with extensive coverage through multiple options
• Robust 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual equal to 3 weeks a year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle Perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel

Additional information

This position's functional demands require working around or near equipment that may be hazardous to individuals with pacemaker equipment.