Quality & Lab Technician: Foam Testing & Data Integrity

Owens Corning; Cortland Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a QC Lab Technician to support plant quality, laboratory operations, R&D trials, and required administrative controls. The role includes raw material and batch testing, batch release support, lab documentation, and preparing spray foam experiments in a safety-conscious, detail-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with quality, operations, R&D, and finance, maintain accurate records, and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, accounting, business, or a related field preferred.
• Lab, quality control, materials testing, accounts payable, ERP, or manufacturing experience preferred; training may be provided.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and the ability to safely use laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety, controlled documentation, and electronic recordkeeping preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn ERP, invoice workflow, and laboratory record systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety requirements including PPE, chemical handling, waste disposal, spill response, and emergency procedures.
• Perform quality control and analytical testing (IR spectroscopy, KF water analysis, viscosity testing, foam cup testing, density, K-factor, open-cell content) and support batch release.
• Support accounts payable, invoice review, reconciliation, and process documentation; resolve discrepancies with process owners.
• Prepare small laboratory batches and conduct foam testing, documenting formulations and results in records.
• Participate in TPM and continuous improvement activities; support 5S, audits, and problem solving.
• Complete required training and cross-train across laboratory and administrative processes.

Skills

English communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/chemistry/physics/accounting/business or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Owens Corning is seeking a QC Lab Technician to support plant quality, laboratory operations, R&D trials, and required administrative controls. The role includes raw material and batch testing, batch release support, lab documentation, and preparing spray foam experiments in a safety-conscious, detail-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with quality, operations, R&D, and finance, maintain accurate records, and participate in continuous improvement activities.