Quality Lab Associate
About The Position
The Quality Lab Associate tests raw materials, catalyst strength, geometry, physical properties, batch characteristics, workflow processes, adherence to control plans and procedures, and finished-goods workmanship. The role also ensures that project designs, product appearance, labeling, and packaging meet measurement tolerances. The position performs product-specification testing and data review, prepares samples for offsite testing, follows established methods for accurate and precise measurements, and maintains laboratory and manufacturing-floor quality work areas. It documents testing activities and results, releases materials and products as required, communicates quality alerts and audit findings, and performs workmanship, process, setup, procedure, and control-plan audits. The associate may also write SOPs, work instructions, change requests, non-conformances, and corrective actions. This is an in-person position based at Cormetech’s Cleveland, Tennessee location. The schedule is a 2.2.3 rotation, with hours of 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; hours may vary with production needs. Work takes place in an office and on the manufacturing floor, where conditions include mechanical noise, dust, dirt, and varying temperatures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate degree in a science field or at least two years of experience in a laboratory setting.
- Certification in Mixing, Activation, or FGI.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently without direct supervision, take ownership of tasks, and drive them to completion; detail oriented.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work on an A/B team, 12-hour shifts, or other assigned hours depending on production needs.
- Dedication to a safe working environment.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must pass a respirator fit test.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and to walk, stoop, bend, crouch, twist, climb, and kneel.
Responsibilities
- Test and review data for product specifications, including surface area, element geometry, abrasion, material strength, water absorption, shrinkage, chemistry composition, wet sieve, and other required tests.
- Prepare samples and arrange shipment for testing at other plants or third-party vendors.
- Follow established methodologies to produce accurate and reliable data, including performing sensitive, high-precision measurements.
- Clean and maintain laboratory and testing equipment, as well as quality work areas on the manufacturing floor.
- Document activities and record testing results in appropriate electronic and manual files.
- Release recycles, incoming raw materials, batches, QP samples, on-hold product, and other components as required.
- Communicate quality alerts and process-audit findings and support communication throughout the organization.
- Perform Module Workmanship and PPM audits.
- Audit processes, setups, procedures, and control plans.
- Understand and follow the Quality Plan.
- Write SOPs, work instructions, PCRs, DCRs, non-conformances, and corrective actions as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance effective on the first day of hire.
- Dental insurance effective on the first day of hire.
- Vision insurance effective on the first day of hire.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Company-paid long-term disability.
- Generous paid time off package.
- Company match on 401(k).
- Quarterly bonus plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
