
Quality Control Lab Technician
Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
Waterford, NYFull-time$38.08/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Quality Control Lab Technician performs in-process and final testing across assigned QC laboratories, serving as a floater when coverage is needed. The role includes routine equipment troubleshooting and calibration, reporting results and material disposition in SAP, and maintaining test data accuracy. The technician also handles sample collection, inspections, housekeeping, and safety functions in the assigned process area.
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US NY Waterford
Full time
R10006
Job Title: Quality Control Lab Technician
Summary:This primary area of responsibility for this position is to perform all activities related to QC testing in a safe manner. Perform all in process & final testing for various QC labs as assigned. Perform housekeeping & safety functions for the assigned process area. This position will act as a floater and may be assigned to any of the QC labs as needed.
The starting pay rate for this position is $38.08.
Responsibilities Include:
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Clean dishes and labware.
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Responsible for retains, including transfers to storage areas.
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Executes all weekly beds & fines testing.
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Responsible for routine, repetitive tasks, such as restocks supplies, change waste drums, etc.
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Perform basic in process & final testing.
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Report the results & disposition material in SAP monitors SAP card updates.
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Perform routine equipment troubleshooting, calibrations and control charting.
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Perform weekly shower, eye wash & fire extinguisher inspections.
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Collect water samples for daily waste water treatment testing.
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Perform general housekeeping.
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Maintain accuracy & timeliness of test data.
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
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Two year college degree in scientific or engineering field or 3-5 years of documented technical laboratory experience.
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Ability to balance multiple priorities and multiple tasks as required, in different laboratories.
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Operate & maintain a variety of test equipment of varying degrees of complexity, including but not limited to X-ray, BETC, Tensometers, FTIR, viscometer, hydraulic press.
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Perform routine equipment troubleshooting.
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Ability to effectively utilize personal, mainframe, & material movement computers & devices & site licensed programs.
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Change shifts as required to provide coverage.
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Written and verbal skills to communicate and applicable math skills.
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Familiarity with laboratory experimentation; ability to design experiments, collect, organize, and interpret experimental data.
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Superior organizational skills to maintain accurate records. Careful and concise documentation.
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Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills, self-motivated, independent worker.
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Knowledge and applications of safety, environmental, and quality guidelines and procedures.
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Good communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills, flexible & willing to work in various work locations as assigned, self-motivated and good team player.
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Valid drivers license required to drive a plant transport vehicle.
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Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation
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Must have satisfactory work record.
The following are preferred for the role
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Four year college degree in scientific or engineering field or 3-5 years of documented technical laboratory experience.
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Experience in use of computers desired.
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Previous experience in laboratory performing chemical and/or physical testing is preferred.
What We Offer:
The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
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Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
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Company paid life and disability coverage.
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Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
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Paid time off plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
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401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution.
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Educational reimbursement program, where applicable.
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Professional development courses.
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Wellness programs and financial education.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab (https://www.momentive.com/en-us/careers#tabs-ff9710a15f-item-3438a9fedf-tab) on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.
About Us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance
across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law . An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations .
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,468 open Quality Control jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$38.08/hr
- New York median$24–28/hr56 hourly ranges
- US median$24–28/hr462 hourly ranges
This rate, $38.08/hr, is 42% above the New York median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the top quarter of Quality Control hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 103 open Quality Control jobs in New York and 1,468 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Quality Control postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (989 postings).
- Education
- 340 of the 1,468 open Quality Control jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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