Laboratory Technician

Red Wing Shoe Company•Red Wing, MN

5h•$43,500 - $56,600

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Lab Technicians perform chemical and physical testing of footwear, leather, garments, and the raw materials used in their manufacture. Although the responsibilities of each Lab Technician may vary, all technicians should have a general knowledge of the majority of functions performed in the laboratory. All technicians are trained in laboratory safety procedures and must follow these at all times. All technicians are also responsible for properly maintaining their work area and equipment.

Requirements

AA degree with a focus in chemistry and math plus 1 or more years of experience in a laboratory testing environment.
Position requires training in laboratory safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO 17025.

Responsibilities

Conduct physical testing of leather, footwear, garments, and raw materials using various lab equipment to evaluate performance and attributes to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct chemical testing of leather, bluestock, collagen and raw materials using wet bench chemistry and analytical instruments such as HPLC, AA, GC and UV Spectrophotometer to monitor quality control and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Analyze test results and identify trends in data using spreadsheets and graphing programs.
Timely communication of results to multiple departments in the organization.
Accurately record/input data and maintain documentation per QSP’s (quality standard procedures) and regulatory requirements.
Observe, troubleshoot, advise, and participate in corrective action planning to address issues.
Miscellaneous duties include housekeeping, collection of samples and information, equipment calibration, etc.