2nd Shift Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Molnlycke Health Care; Wiscasset (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Raises and tier-pay model

3 weeks PTO

10 holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Molnlycke is seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Lab Technician in Maine to monitor the quality of manufactured foam products and raw materials, performing chemical and physical testing to support final release.

The role involves assisting with new procedures per ISO Quality Management Systems, instrument calibration, and maintaining quality documents. Requires the ability to work 2:00PM–10:00PM, Tue–Sat, with potential overtime and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven success working in a team-based environment with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Possess strong ability to perform detailed repetitive tasks with precision.
• Ability to make well-reasoned decisions both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime to meet production goals.
• Over 75% of the workdays is spent walking or standing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular handling, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, and grasping.
• Close vision and color vision are required.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Experience in production, manufacturing or related environment preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical and physical testing of aqueous media and pre-polymer batches prior to release of materials for production; as well as post processing testing of finished goods in accordance with customer and internal sampling plans.
• Performs incoming raw material inspections to check for compliance with company specifications
• Performs validation testing and raw material evaluation plan as required.
• Performs instrument calibrations as required.
• Maintains and reviews quality documents for accuracy and compliance with ISO standards and ensure availability at point of use.
• Performs the storage and retrieval of retained product samples.
• Routinely makes observations of the pre-polymer and foam line production processes. Reports non-conforming findings to the supervisor.
• Monitors changes to standard operating procedures and make recommendations for improvements to those processes.
• Prepares required product certificates for and assists with final product verifications prior to shipment.
• Interfaces with internal staff to resolve quality system issues and complaints.
• Performs internal audits of other departments.
• Creates/generates standard and ad hoc reports regarding product quality.
• Supports the effort to implement best practices within job scope; expected to participate in activities designed to improve production, quality and Environmental Health and safety (EHS).
• Determine when discovered non-conformances require escalation in collaboration with Supervisor/Engineer.
• Recommend changes to work instructions or testing protocols based on observed inefficiencies or recurring issues.
• Decide whether to approve or reject raw materials and finished goods based on test results and specifications.

Skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Decision making

Overtime capable

Walking/standing

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Production environment experience

Job description

2nd Shift Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Looking for a career that matters?

Join Mölnlycke! We design, manufacture, and supply medical solutions that enhance performance in healthcare worldwide. We’re looking for people who are passionate about helping others and work well in a team-based environment.

Mölnlycke, a medical device manufacturer in Wiscasset, ME, is seekingfull-time Quality Assurance Lab Technician for 2nd Shift (2:00PM – 10:00PM) Tuesday - Saturday.

To support our manufacturing of healthcare products worldwide.We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others and work well in a team based environment.

What we offer:

• The pay rate for this role is $22.75 an hour to start
• $2.00 shift differential between the hours of 5:30pm to 5:30am
• PAID BREAKS!!!!
• Consistent raises and opportunities for growth in our new tier-pay model.
• Work schedule: 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Tuesday – Saturday, Workdays and hours may vary depending on operational needs; occasional overtime and weekend work may be required

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony.

Molnlycke offers

• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual equal to 3 weeks a year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle Perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel

Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll do:

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician is responsible for monitoring the quality of manufactured foam products and raw materials by conducting chemical and physical testing of materials in preparation for final release.

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician also assists with development and implementation of new procedures, standards and specifications as required by ISO Quality Management Systems.

• Performs chemical and physical testing of aqueous media and pre-polymer batches prior to release of materials for production; as well as post processing testing of finished goods in accordance with customer and internal sampling plans.
• Performs incoming raw material inspections to check for compliance with company specifications
• Performs validation testing and raw material evaluation plan as required.
• Performs instrument calibrations as required.
• Maintains and reviews quality documents for accuracy and compliance with ISO standards and ensure availability at point of use.
• Performs the storage and retrieval of retained product samples.
• Routinely makes observations of the pre-polymer and foam line production processes. Reports non-conforming findings to the supervisor.
• Monitors changes to standard operating procedures and make recommendations for improvements to those processes.
• Prepares required product certificates for and assists with final product verifications prior to shipment.
• Interfaces with internal staff to resolve quality system issues and complaints.
• Performs internal audits of other departments.
• Creates/generates standard and ad hoc reports regarding product quality.
• Supports the effort to implement best practices within job scope; expected to participate in activities designed to improve production, quality and Environmental Health and safety (EHS).
• Determine when discovered non-conformances require escalation in collaboration with Supervisor/Engineer.
• Recommend changes to work instructions or testing protocols based on observed inefficiencies or recurring issues.
• Decide whether to approve or reject raw materials and finished goods based on test results and specifications.

What you’ll need:

• Proven success working in a team-based environment as well as the ability to meet performance measures with minimal direct supervision and guidance
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Software.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Possess strong ability to perform detailed repetitive tasks with precision.
• Ability to make well-reasoned decisions both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work overtime to ensure production goals are met
• Over 75% of the workdays is spent walking or standing
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Regular handling, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, and grasping
• Close vision and color vision are required
• Ability to wear a respirator
• Experience in production, manufacturing or related environment preferred, but not required.

PLEASE NOTE:

This position's functional demands require working around or near equipment that may be hazardous to individuals with pacemaker equipment.

Our approach to diversity and inclusion

At Molnlycke, diversity is not just a vision, but our strength. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and celebrates the power of diversity. At the heart of our commitment is the belief that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. We invite you to be a part of a team where authenticity is embraced and every employee, regardless of background or any other traits, experiences a true sense of belonging. Your attitude, drive, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn are just as important to us as the requirements for the role.

About Mölnlycke

Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes.

Our business is organized into four business areas: Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics. Customer centricity, sustainability, and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do.

Mölnlycke employs around 8,400 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/careers