Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Lab Technicians perform chemical and physical testing of footwear, leather, garments, and the raw materials used in their manufacture. Although the responsibilities of each Lab Technician may vary, all technicians should have a general knowledge of the majority of functions performed in the laboratory. All technicians are trained in laboratory safety procedures and must follow these at all times. All technicians are also responsible for properly maintaining their work area and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conduct physical testing of leather, footwear, garments, and raw materials using various lab equipment to evaluate performance and attributes to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

· Conduct chemical testing of leather, bluestock, collagen and raw materials using wet bench chemistry and analytical instruments such as HPLC, AA, GC and UV Spectrophotometer to monitor quality control and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Analyze test results and identify trends in data using spreadsheets and graphing programs.

· Timely communication of results to multiple departments in the organization.

· Accurately record/input data and maintain documentation per QSP’s (quality standard procedures) and regulatory requirements.

· Observe, troubleshoot, advise, and participate in corrective action planning to address issues.

· Miscellaneous duties include housekeeping, collection of samples and information, equipment calibration, etc.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• AA degree with a focus in chemistry and math plus 1 or more years of experience in a laboratory testing environment. Position requires training in laboratory safety procedures.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with ISO 17025.

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)