Test Lab Technician

Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Mermet is the leading innovator of sun control textiles. Our care for people propels us to design only the highest quality fabrics to comfortably control environments and create better places to live, work, and visit. At Mermet, we are committed to advancing the technology of shading solutions. Meet the brand driving an industry forward!

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?

Position Overview

As a Laboratory QC Technician, this role will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of our raw materials. You will be responsible for performing quality control checks for all incoming raw materials, ensuring that all key quality parameters are met. This role will involve working closely with various departments including operations, warehouse, safety, maintenance, and manufacturing.

What you'll do

• Sampling of all raw materials, conducting tests following specific written procedures to ensure they are within specs and recording the data. A product must not be released unless it satisfies the specs. Make records of all quality activities per specified procedures.

• Develop and implement color formulations and finishes, ensuring alignment with internal specifications through precise color matching and adjustments. Collaborate with the production team to maintain consistent color quality, perform quality control checks, and document all formulations and adjustments.

• Handle the receipt, review, filing, and maintenance of raw material Certificates of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Certificates of Compliance (CoC).

• Utilize problem-solving techniques within the laboratory to assist production in identifying, managing and resolving product and quality issues, and communicate in a timely manner.

• Assist in testing and root cause analysis of manufacturing coating and products. Analyzing retrieved data and prepares reports for laboratory management.

• Testing coating formulations, films, fibers, and textiles using various analytical tools which includes viscosity, color, cross sectional analysis, temperature, density, reflection, and appearance through numerous instrumentation methods, to include but not limited to Microscopy, UV-Vis, IR, Color Spectrophotometry, Viscometry, Particle Size, and Rheology.

• Prepare coating sample formulations, films, fabric samples etc. and ship to 3rd parties as needed

• Perform physical tests on films and fabrics according to ASTM, AATCC, company, and/or customer standards including FR tests.

• All other duties as assigned

Who you are

• Two plus years of experience in a chemical laboratory setting, including the safe handling and mixing of chemicals, documenting experiments, and operating scientific equipment is preferred

• Experience in textile manufacturing is a plus.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Good eye for color and coating formulation experience. Understanding of Lab Color Space.

• Must understand math and chemistry

• Proven ability to work on own initiative, multitask, prioritize work and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands.

• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrate accuracy, integrity, and professionalism, and possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills while meeting ethical and innovative standards.

• The ability to be organized and self-managed, testing and releasing raw materials in a timely fashion.

What's in it for you?

• Hourly: $21.00-$25.00

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability

• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth

• Time off with pay

• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching

• Paid parental leave

• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.

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Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.