Quality Control Testing

Quality Control Testing W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. United States, Maryland, Elkton Jun 08, 2026 About the Role The GCT Quality Control Lab team at Cherry Hill 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 as well as supporting projects that partner with new product development and engineering associates to develop and optimize new test methods on the Day Shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This role will be located at one of our facilities in Elkton, Maryland. Pay and Benefits
$30 - $38 per hour
This role is eligible for an additional $2/hour shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts (in California, the shift differential pay is $2.40/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
Perform routine testing of QC and non-production (R D support) samples following quality procedures on samples using a wide variety of instrumentation such as tensile, thermal analysis, porometry, adsorption, permeation, and wet chemistry
Perform data collection and data entry following documented procedures in the quality system
Troubleshoot problems and perform periodic maintenance and calibrations on QC instrumentation
Partner with internal customers on characterization and/or validation projects
Be flexible to support testing needs in the regional GCT QC Labs, as needed
Required Qualifications
Associates degree in science or engineering, OR a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a Quality Control Lab.
Problem solving and analytical skills
Success working autonomously as well as in a team environment
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, and Teams) with the ability to learn more advanced systems
Strong attention to detail with proven ability to detect and minimize sources of variability in instrumentation and tests
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed written procedures
Demonstrated ability to recommend and implement changes to existing test methods and procedures through a standardized process
Ability to learn a variety of new tests and lab instrumentation
Ability to set priorities in a rapidly paced environment
Ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts
Desired Qualifications
Associates degree in a science or engineering field
Hands-on experience working with instrumentation/techniques, such as mechanical testing, porometry, thermal analysis, adsoption, permeation, and wet chemistry
Previous experience working with quality system, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and/or Laboratory Information Management System (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.