Quality Control Testing

W. L. Gore & Associates; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 111,751,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Job summary

The GCT Quality Control lab at Elk Mills 1 in Elkton, Maryland, is seeking a QC lab associate to perform routine testing for product release and process monitoring in a high-throughput environment. This hands-on role requires quick turnaround times, instrument troubleshooting, and collaboration with product development and engineering teams.

Located at Gore's Elkton facility, the role emphasizes data collection, procedure adherence, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting while

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in science, engineering, or related field with at least 3 years of lab experience.
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong math skills for laboratory work.
• Ability to learn and understand a variety of tests and instrumentation.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and ability to follow established safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Routinely run QC sample analysis such as tensile & compression testing, rheology, viscosity, thermal analysis, chemical extractions, and titrations
• Perform data collection and data entry following documented procedures
• Perform instrument calibrations and partner with quality associates and engineers to carry out relevant corrective actions
• Troubleshoot problems and perform routine maintenance on lab instrumentation
• Partner with internal customers on characterization and/or validation projects
• Support testing needs within the regional GCT QC Labs, as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Teamwork

Strong math skills

Ability to learn tests

Prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in science/engineering

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas chromatography

TGA/DSC

Rheology instrumentation

Viscosity testing

Tensile testing

Titrations

Extractions

Job description

About The Role

The GCT Quality Control lab team at Elk Mills 1 is looking for an energetic, flexible, organized, and high performing QC lab associate. This associate will have primary responsibility of routine testing for product release and process monitoring in a high-throughput QC Lab. This is a hands‑on testing role requiring quick turnaround times while executing high-quality work. This associate will also be expected to troubleshoot laboratory instruments, drive quality system changes, and support projects that partner with new product development and engineering associates to develop and optimize test methods. The candidate must be able to multi‑task, prioritize their activities in a rapidly paced environment, have strong communication skills, and be team oriented.

This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay And Benefits

• $26 - $39 per hour
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Responsibilities

• Routinely run QC sample analysis such as tensile & compression testing, rheology, viscosity, thermal analysis, chemical extractions, and titrations
• Perform data collection and data entry following documented procedures
• Perform instrument calibrations and partner with quality associates and engineers to carry out relevant corrective actions
• Troubleshoot problems and perform routine maintenance on lab instrumentation
• Partner with internal customers on characterization and/or validation projects
• Support testing needs within the regional GCT QC Labs, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in science, engineering, or related field AND a minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to recommend and implement changes to existing test methods and procedures using a standardized process
• Strong math skills appropriate to laboratory disciplines
• Success working autonomously and in a team environment
• Ability to learn and understand a variety of tests and laboratory instrumentation
• Ability to set priorities in a rapidly paced environment
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and ability to follow established safety practices
• Attention to detail with a proven ability to detect and minimize sources of variability in instrumentation and tests
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or other laboratory science
• Hands‑on experience working with instrumentation/techniques such as mechanical testing (tensile and compression), rheology, viscosity, titrations, extractions, gas chromatography, and thermal techniques (TGA and DSC).
• Experience working in a regulated industry utilizing Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and familiarity working within a Quality Management System (QMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and/or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well‑being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.