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Quality Control Testing

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
United States, Maryland, Elkton
Aug 11, 2026
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 atwww.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.