Laboratory Technician

Company Description

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Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2,300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close‑knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately‑held company. We're rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best‑in‑class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.

Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long‑term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well‑being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well‑being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full‑time position is $43,500–$56,600 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience with ISO 17025.

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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