Quality Lab Technician

Role Overview

The Lab Technician is responsible for providing quality and technical support to Manufacturing by ensuring raw material, process and product quality tests are performed in a timely manner to meet standards and surpass customers’ expectations. This support also includes monitoring process parameters, assisting with plant trials on new materials, equipment or products and investigating quality defects (internal and external). The Lab Technician provides training to personnel on quality testing and product specification.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or 1 year manufacturing experience
• Able to work efficiently both independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with mathematical calculations.
• Detail-oriented and fast.
• Good reasoning/mechanical aptitude; ability to use various gauges.
• Computer familiarity.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Well organized with the ability to manage and prioritize several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.

• Learn and perform all quality tests per SOP and master laboratory equipment.
• Conduct routine laboratory testing per the Control Plan, enter data into the Quality Systems, ensuring raw material, in-process and finished product quality meets regulatory, internal and customer requirements and specifications.
• Assist with investigation and resolution of quality defect production (internal culls) and escapes (customer complaints).
• Assist Senior Quality Team members with control, evaluation and disposition of product and raw materials under testing or on hold, including retesting and data entry as needed.
• Use testing equipment correctly and train production testers on proper techniques.
• Assist with trials to evaluate and implement new materials, processes, equipment or products.
• Participate in monthly calibration of feeders and pumps.
• Perform additional testing as required under direction of the Quality Team.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Location:

United States, West Virginia, Moundsville