.We're on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials.
How?
By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms.
Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future.
We're seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work.MycoWorks offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees.
We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values: Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong.
Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Job SummaryMycoWorks is seeking a Quality Control Technician who will be responsible for conducting developmental and quality improvement tests to ensure the highest quality of products.
This role focuses on testing goods and samples from various production and development programs, with an emphasis on extracting accurate data, identifying opportunities for process optimization, and improving overall product quality.The Quality Control Technician also plays a critical role in analyzing material characteristics and performance during quality checks after production, ensuring compliance with quality standards and identifying potential improvements.Responsibilities:Perform specific tests using laboratory equipment, analyzing results based on statistical significance and quality improvement principles.Support the product development team by conducting regular quality evaluations and assessments on raw materials and produced SKUs.Monitor quality KPIs for various in-house production processes.Maintain and organize testing documentation, ensuring timely reordering of equipment supplies and materials.Review the performance of current lab supply providers and assist in onboarding new suppliers.Analyze production trends, interpret statistics, and report quality exceptions to troubleshoot and prevent deviations from targets.Conduct daily meetings to review material development progress and quality metrics.Collaborate with production teams to ensure finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications.Produce detailed reports on findings and the performance of production processes.Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.Correlate data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement efforts.Perform additional tasks within the scope of the role as needed to support operational requirements.Qualifications:At least 2 years of experience as a Quality Control Technician in a fast-paced manufacturing environment