Mid Level Lab Associate Jobs
Mid level lab associate jobs go to professionals ready to own experimental workflows, troubleshoot independently, and guide junior staff through routine procedures without constant oversight. Openings run across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, with 0% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like DoorDash, Kaycha Labs, and Simpson Strong-Tie hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
Learn about our company culture directly from our team.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Associate Quality Lab Technician, you will be responsible for incoming material inspections and testing as well as materials produced in-house. This position will challenge you to work as a team to set, achieve, and maintain goals including daily inspection times. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and knowledgeable group of people who support and lead quality improvement efforts to ensure that our products have No Equal in our industry. This position will follow a Monday through Friday schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with overtime as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)
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Inspect incoming materials and parts to ensure vendor quality. Report inspection findings using software programs. Create, revise, or update various spreadsheets and/or electronic records, etc. used to collect information in the lab. (60%)
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Assure the reliability and consistency of production by checking processes, first piece and final output. Communicate and assist Engineers in resolving non-conformances. (25%)
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Contribute and participate in various improvement projects within the plant. (10%)
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Report non-conformances using TQC system and follow through to execution of disposition. (5%)
The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of experience performing product inspections is required.
- Ability to work in a Microsoft software environment including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to have attention to detail and ensure accuracy of information. Ability to identify options for solving a problem.
- Ability to meet productivity standards, deadlines and work schedules. Ability to fulfill all commitments made to peers, co-workers, and supervisor. Ability to hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, and timely results. Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Ability to work well within a small team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Accountability & Dependability. Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance.
- Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
- Ability to Work Independently: Follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
- Attendance: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with our attendance policy.
- Safety is the top priority. You will be required to quickly recognize and respond to dangerous situations in a safe and efficient manner. You must lead by example by following all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) rules and requirements and wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. This includes gloves, protective clothing, heat-resistant gear, and, when required, respirators to protect against burns, chemical exposure, and other potential hazards.
- Continuously build your skillset to influence decisions and recommend/implement process improvements in an effort to grow department throughput while meeting product quality.
- Communication Skills: Speak in the most effective way to relay information to all departments and at all levels within the organization. Listen and ask questions to ensure understanding.
- Quality Standards Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of company quality standards and company quality control processes.
- Problem Solving: Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Teamwork: Ability to work with other team members to accomplish group goals.
- Results Focus & Initiative: Ability to multitask and take initiative in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
- Customer Service Skills: Apply customer service principles and processes on the job and with others.
- Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
No travel is required. This position will require travel to an alternate facility for training prior to startup.
WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, non-exempt position is in Gallatin, TN.
RELOCATION
Relocation is not available for this position.
PAY
$19.38 - $23.00 / hour
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly work around moving mechanical parts. The noise level is loud. The job may risk exposure to dust, heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions.
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
- Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
- Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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Mid Level Lab Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lab associate job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes. Highlight protocols you developed or improved, instruments you operated without supervision, and results you contributed to directly. Tailor your resume to show scope, not just task lists. Employers at this level want candidates who can step in, manage their own workload, and deliver consistent, documented results without needing close direction on every step.
Which companies hire mid level lab associates?
Companies hiring mid level lab associates right now include DoorDash, Kaycha Labs, and Simpson Strong-Tie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large pharmaceutical and biotech firms, contract research organizations, industrial testing labs, and hospital or clinical research departments that need experienced technicians who can operate with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level lab associate jobs?
Yes, though most lab associate work is on-site by nature. About 0% of mid level lab associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering roles with a significant data analysis, documentation, or regulatory compliance component rather than hands-on bench work. Searching by location type on Migrate Mate will surface those opportunities quickly.
How do I move up to a mid level lab associate role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening technical ownership over time. That means going beyond assigned tasks to troubleshoot problems independently, mastering a broader set of instruments, and taking responsibility for full experimental cycles rather than individual steps. Demonstrating measurable contributions, such as improving throughput or reducing error rates, and showing you can guide newer colleagues accelerates that progression meaningfully.
Which industries hire the most mid level lab associates?
Mid Level lab associate roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they rely on experienced technicians who can maintain quality standards, operate specialized equipment, and support ongoing research or production cycles with minimal ramp-up time.