Quality Control Testing

W. L. Gore & Associates; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Job summary

Gore Fabrics Quality Testing Lab in Elkton, Maryland is seeking a QC Lab Associate for 2nd shift. The role focuses on routine testing for product release and process monitoring in a high-volume QC lab, with opportunities to support engineering teams and contribute to continuous improvements.

Standard hours are 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You will work with a range of instruments and systems, record data, and train others while developing professionally in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science or engineering, OR a minimum of 2 years of quality control testing experience.
• Strong computer proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and Teams; basic MES knowledge and quick learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and environmental practices and regulatory standards.
• Organize and perform routine QC sample testing with various instruments.
• Record test data in MES, Excel, and TEAMS accurately.
• Calibrate instruments and assist in corrective actions with QA/engineering.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment and perform maintenance.
• Develop and revise QC SOPs and work instructions.
• Train other lab staff on procedures and new tests.
• Provide testing support for internal and external customers and collaborate with engineers on improvements.

Skills

MS Office

Outlook

Teams

Statistical analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Learning new tests

Education

Associate degree in science or engineering

Tools

MES

LIMS

Tensile testing

Thermal analysis

MVTR

Porometry

Airflow

Microscopy

Spectroscopy

Wet chemistry

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Quality Control (QC) Testing associate who is experienced, energetic, flexible, organized, and high performing to join our Gore Fabrics Quality Testing Lab team on 2nd shift. This role focuses on performing routine testing for product release and process monitoring in a high-volume QC lab while also supporting our engineering teams. As a QC Lab Associate, you will play a key role in upholding high quality standards essential to our operations. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development in a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive work environment. Standard hours are 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay And Benefits

• $25 - $33 per hour
• This role is eligible for an additional $2/hour shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• 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

• Adhere to all safety and environmental practices, including proper chemical waste management and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Organize and perform routine testing of QC samples and non-production (R&D support) samples using a wide variety of instrumentation such as tensile, thermal analysis, MVTR, water entry pressure, porometry, airflow, microscopy, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry equipment.
• Accurately record and maintain test data in designated platforms such as MES, Excel, and TEAMS.
• Perform instrument calibrations and partner with quality associates and engineers to carry out corrective actions relevant to test equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform periodic maintenance on QC lab instrumentation.
• Develop (write new protocols) and maintain (revise existing) SOPs and work instructions relevant to QC processes or instrumentation.
• Train other lab associates on these procedures.
• Provide testing support for internal and external customer related to characterization and validation projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to address issues, identify trends, and share observations that support continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in science or engineering, OR a minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality control testing environment.
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and Teams, with a basic knowledge of MES and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to advanced systems.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to follow detailed written procedures with accuracy and consistency.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring precision in testing and documentation.
• Effective problem‑solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Capability to drive improvements for existing test methods and procedures through standardized processes.
• Demonstrated success working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to learn and apply a variety of new tests and laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with a broad range of instrumentation and techniques, including tensile testing, thermal analysis, MVTR, water entry pressure, porometry, airflow, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry.
• Prior experience working within an established quality systems such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Prior experience work with statistical tools such as JMP and/or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

• 1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes US citizens, resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC
• 1255a.

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.