Quality Lab Associate

Cormetech Inc; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO with company match

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonus plan

Job summary

Cormetech, Inc. is seeking a Quality Lab Associate to test raw materials, catalyst strength, geometry, physical properties, and batch characteristics. The role involves audits of workflow, control plans, and finished goods workmanship, with data review and documentation responsibilities.

The position is based in Cleveland, TN, on a 2.2.3 rotating schedule (7:00 am–7:30 pm), in a team‑oriented lab environment on the manufacturing floor. Strong attention to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Science or 2+ years lab experience.
• Certification in Mixing, Activation or FGI.
• Strong communications skills.
• Troubleshooting abilities.
• Self-motivated, independent worker; detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work 12‑hour shifts and varied production hours.
• Commitment to safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Test materials to product specifications for surface area, geometry, strength and other properties.
• Prepare samples and arrange offsite testing with vendors.
• Follow methods to produce accurate, reliable data with high precision measurements.
• Maintain lab and equipment on the manufacturing floor.
• Document results in electronic and paper records.
• Release recycles, raw materials, batches and QC samples per procedures.
• Communicate quality alerts and audit findings across the organization.
• Perform Module Workmanship and PPM audits.
• Audit processes, setups, and control plans.
• Write SOPs, WI’s, PCRs, DCRs and corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Strong communications

Troubleshooting

Independent, self‑motivated

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Safety mindful

Education

HS diploma / GED

Associate degree in Science or 2+ yrs lab experience

Certification in Mixing, Activation or FGI

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a Quality Lab Associate who would be responsible for testing raw material, catalyst strength, geometry, physical properties, batch characteristics, process audits of workflow, adherence to control plans and procedures and finished goods audits of workmanship.

Who We Are:

At the heart of clean air, Cormetech is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and full lifecycle management of technologies that clean the air pollutants and carbon dioxide linked to climate change.

The company’s reputation is built on three decades of developing and delivering market-leading selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts and CO2 adsorbers, the building blocks of emissions control and CO2 capture systems.

If you are looking to make a difference in the world you have found the right place. Join us as we continue to fight climate change.

Schedule:

This is a position on the 2.2.3 rotation with hours 7am-7:30pm.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform testing and data review to product specifications for surface area, element geometry, abrasion, material strength, water absorption, shrinkage, chemistry composition, wet sieve, and other testing as required by internal or external demands
• Sample preparation and shipment for offsite testing at offsite plant(s) or 3rd party vendors
• Follow established methodologies to produce accurate / reliable data along with performing sensitive measurements that require high precision
• Clean and maintain laboratory, testing equipment and quality work area(s) located on the manufacturing floor
• Document all activities and record testing results in appropriate electronic and manual files.
• Release recycles, incoming raw materials, batches, QP Samples, ON HOLD product, and other components as required
• Communicate quality alerts and process audit findings as needed and facilitate / support communication throughout entire organization.
• Perform Module Workmanship and PPM audits
• Audit processes, set-ups, procedures, control plans
• Understand Quality Plan and how to follow it
• Write SOP’s, WI’s, PCR’s, DCR’s non-conformances and corrective actions, as needed

Requirements

What You Will Bring:

• High School diploma / GED required
• Associates Degree in a Science field or minimum 2 yrs experience in a laboratory setting
• Certification in Mixing, Activation or FGI
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems
• Self-motivated, self-starter, able to work independently of direct supervision, assumes ownership of task and drives to completion, detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)
• Ability to work A/B Team, 12 hour shifts or other assigned hours, depending on production needs.
• Dedication to a safe working environment

The Working Conditions:

• Office environment with a mix of in the plant field activity
• Mechanical noise
• Dusty and dirty work environment due to materials and raw materials
• Varying temperatures from warm to cold

The Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift push, pull, and carry 25 pounds frequently.
• Must pass respirator fit test
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds occasionally
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Walking, stooping, bending, crouching, twisting, climbing, and kneeling

As a team member at CORMETECH you’ll enjoy:

Benefits are provided on the first day of hire. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision. CORMETECH also provides several company paid benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

We offer a generous PTO package, a company match on our 401(k), and a quarterly bonus plan.

Location:

Cormetech is located in Durham North Carolina and Cleveland Tennessee. This position will be based out of our Cleveland, TN location. This position will be in-person.

Equal Opportunity

Cormetech, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The success of Cormetech depends upon attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified people regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran’s status.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.