Quality Control Technician - 3rd Shift

Quality Control Technician - 3rd Shift

Full Time

Chestertown, MD, US

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for conducting chemical and physical testing of SPIN disk products using lab equipment such as pH meters, analytical balances, and SPIN meters, as well as preparing reagents and investigating product issues. The role requires strong math, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently on 12‑hour shifts, including every other weekend. Technicians must also support lean initiatives, maintain safety standards, and assist with continuous improvement efforts across the department.

• Handling chemicals, using volumetric glassware, analytical balances, pH meters, and SPIN meters.
• Preparing standards and vats used in the daily testing of SPIN disks.
• Conducting performance tests on start‑up and hourly disk samples.
• Conducting physical/vacuum testing on pouched disk products.
• Interpreting data and making reagent adjustments as needed.
• Investigating customer complaints pertaining to SPIN products.

• Minimum requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent and general laboratory work experience.
• General computer knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Works and Excel.
• Excellent math and problem‑solving skills required.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills are a must; the position requires communication with SPIN production personnel and QC and R&D personnel.
• Individuals must be focused on the task and not easily distracted.

• Participates in lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5‑day event.
• Participates in 5‑S program in department or other areas assigned.
• Performs DMAICs; continuously looks for ways to improve both the department and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the company’s operations and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.
• Completes monthly safety observations.
• Notifies supervisors/managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc. and cooperates in resolving such issues as well.
• Provides supervisors/managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains additional training as necessary.
• Assists in other department activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all company policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.).

• Works indoors in a humidity and temperature‑controlled environment.
• Requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing step ladders, transporting up to 50 pounds, handling loaded pallet jacks and operating various equipment.
• Requires mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, communication, judgment, decision making and troubleshooting skills, ability to multi‑task, and attention to detail.
• Requires good color perception and ability to pass a color test.

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year‑old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operates in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Full‑time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer‑provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full‑time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.

Mon‑Fri 11:00 PM – 7:15 AM