Quality Control Testing

About the role

The GCT Quality Control lab team at Elk Mills 1 is looking for an energetic, flexible, organized, and high-performing QC lab associate. This associate will have primary responsibility for routine testing for product release and process monitoring in a high-throughput QC Lab. This is a hands-on testing role requiring quick turnaround times while executing high-quality work. The candidate must be able to multi-task, prioritize activities in a rapidly paced environment, have strong communication skills, and be team-oriented. This position is located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Routinely run QC sample analysis such as tensile & compression testing, rheology, viscosity, thermal analysis, chemical extractions, and titrations
• Perform data collection and data entry following documented procedures
• Perform instrument calibrations and partner with quality associates and engineers to carry out relevant corrective actions
• Troubleshoot problems and perform routine maintenance on lab instrumentation
• Partner with internal customers on characterization and/or validation projects
• Support testing needs within the regional GCT QC Labs, as needed

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in science, engineering, or related field AND a minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to recommend and implement changes to existing test methods and procedures using a standardized process
• Strong math skills appropriate to laboratory disciplines
• Success working autonomously and in a team environment
• Ability to learn and understand a variety of tests and laboratory instrumentation
• Ability to set priorities in a rapidly paced environment
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and ability to follow established safety practices
• Attention to detail with a proven ability to detect and minimize sources of variability in instrumentation and tests
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or other laboratory science
• Hands-on experience working with instrumentation/techniques such as mechanical testing (tensile and compression), rheology, viscosity, titrations, extractions, gas chromatography, and thermal techniques (TGA and DSC)
• Experience working in a regulated industry utilizing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and familiarity working within a Quality Management System (QMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and/or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Pay

$26 - $39 per hour. Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but are not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment
• Comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits
• Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country
• Potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”

More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits.