Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Location:

1609 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI 48192 (100% onsite)

Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (12‑hour shifts rotating every other week; some weekend work with alternate weekend off).

Hours:

36 h one week, 48 h the next.

Employment Type:

Contract – 3 months

Pay Range: $22.00 – $23.50 per hour

• Support Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) laboratory operations on a temporary basis.
• Perform physical, chemical, and mechanical testing on in-process and finished TPU products according to established testing plans and methods.
• Conduct MFI, physical, and chemical testing on samples from production.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including extruders and injection‑molding equipment used to prepare test specimens.
• Record, review, and enter test results accurately into electronic systems such as SAP, LIMS, or other laboratory databases.
• Release laboratory data in a timely manner to support manufacturing operations.
• Perform routine equipment checks, calibration verification, and preventative maintenance activities.
  
  Investigate, document, and escalate out‑of‑specification results according to established procedures.
• Support production teams in resolving quality‑related issues.
• Assist with laboratory documentation updates, continuous‑improvement activities, and process standardization efforts.
• Evaluate color and appearance properties using laboratory instrumentation, including spectrophotometers.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in accordance with established standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.

• Minimum of High‑School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing, quality, or laboratory experience.
• Basic understanding of chemistry, mathematics, and statistical concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn laboratory testing methods, equipment operation, and quality systems.

• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating day and night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, standing, and stair climbing between laboratory and manufacturing areas.
• Work primarily in laboratory and pilot‑scale manufacturing environments.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, heat, noise, fumes, and airborne particles consistent with a manufacturing laboratory setting.
• Visual ability to read, interpret, and document laboratory data and test results.

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