Adhesives R&D Lab Technician

 On-Board Services is hiring an Adhesives R&D Lab Technician in
Auburn Hills, MI

For immediate consideration please send your resume to

resumes@onboardusa.com

Position Details:
 
On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.
About Us:
 

Title: Adhesives R&D Lab Technician

Position Type:1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Shift:1st
Job Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO 
Compensation: $26.47HR

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Group Leader, the R&D Technician is responsible for the following:

• Co-develop new adhesive products and applications in structural adhesives, battery adhesives or other adhesive applications.
• Lead lab work, including preparing formulation plans, batch preparation, sample preparation, conducting necessary tests, and documenting/communicating results.
• Collaborate with the group leader to ensure successful scale-up of products following existing procedures and manufacturing constraints.
• Ensure product quality and performance standards align with customer requirements, staying current with performance specifications. Maintaining assigned lab equipment, including calibration, and documentation. Supporting quality audits.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with sales, R&D, and manufacturing teams. Sometimes this may require travel to customer sites.
• Prepare adhesive batches, requiring daily lifting/moving of materials (up to 50 lbs)
• Conduct various tests on adhesives, including liquid property testing and mechanical property testing, ensuring proper documentation and communication with project leaders
• Organize and maintain inventory of raw materials and manage the lab environment, including cleaning and equipment calibration.
• Write and maintain daily project notes, technical reports, and documentation compliant with quality systems. Participate actively in site safety programs, maintaining proper housekeeping in assigned areas. 

Qualifications:

• An Associate's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree in a Science-related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience in a laboratory or R&D environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices and safety protocols, including ASTM and SAE specifications, is essential.
• Excellent technical aptitude with strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and familiarity with test and measurement equipment.
• Experience working with equipment such as mixers, laboratory instruments and CNC machines is preferred.

Requirements:

• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the US.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and testing standards (ASTM)

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On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC.  On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
 

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