Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Seal Bond; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Seal Bond is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician to perform quality control testing, calibration, and meticulous record keeping on third shift in Norton Shores, MI. You will work independently on the 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM shift in a primarily laboratory environment, supporting production, R&D, and sales.

The role requires a strong foundation in chemistry or related sciences, experience with QC processes, and the ability to manage data and maintain logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lab or quality control experience preferred, ideally in sealants, adhesives, coatings, or chemicals.
• Strong math, organization and record-keeping skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to wear PPE and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard QC testing on production and lab batches (viscosity, skin time, density, moisture).
• Approve shop work orders before shipment.
• Record test results in QC database and keep lab log books current.
• Calibrate, maintain and clean laboratory equipment (including Karl Fischer titrator).
• Test samples on various substrates to support technical service and sales requests.
• Assist in R&D testing (Instron tensile, elongation, lap shear, rheology, cure depth).
• Build small-scale pilot batches to support product development and scale-up.

Skills

QC testing

Calibration

Documentation

Math skills

Team player

PPE adherence

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Karl Fischer titrator

Instron tester

Job description

The QC Laboratory Technician performs quality control testing, equipment calibration, and record keeping to support Production, Research & Development, and Sales. This position is part of the Quality Control function and reports to Seal Bond’s Quality Control Manager.

The position is full time and hourly, on 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

Primarily a laboratory – based position.

Primary QC job functions and expectations:

• Perform standard QC testing on production batches and lab batches, including viscosity, skin time, density, and moisture.
• Approve shop work orders before shipment.
• Perform testing to ASTM C920 and other industry standards, as required.
• Record all test results in the QC database and keep laboratory log books current.
• Record raw material Certificates of Analysis (C of A) in the QC database.
• Keep the deviation log current.
• Calibrate, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment, including the Karl Fischer titrator.
• Perform monthly spot checks of plant scales and support monthly inventory counts.
• Retain product samples in accordance with the sample retention schedule.
• Scan and file blend sheets.
• Process lab batches and sample orders.
• Test samples on various substrates to support technical service and sales requests.
• Keep the product properties file current.
• Aid with color matching for new projects.
• Organize and maintain laboratory materials and supplies.
• Assist in R&D testing, including physical properties (Instron: tensile, elongation, lap shear), rheology, cure depth, adhesion, extrusion rate, and percent volatiles.
• Build small-scale pilot batches to support product development and scale-up.
• Work independently on 3rd shift and communicate test results and open items to the Quality Control Manager and 1st shift.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science preferred.
• Laboratory or quality control experience preferred, ideally with sealants, adhesives, coatings, or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong math, organization, and record-keeping skills.
• Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability and interest in operating in a team environment.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and to lift up to 50 lbs.

Seal Bond

Seal Bond is involved with the development and production of novel sealant, adhesive and coating materials for broad ranges of applications in numerous industries. Seal Bond is located in Norton Shores, Michigan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable law.