On-Board Services is hiring a Product Development Chemist in
Trumbull, CT
For immediate consideration please send your resume to resumes@onboardusa.com
Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located
About Us: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.
Position Details: Title: Product Development Chemist
Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Trumbull, CT
Shift:1
stBenefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO
Compensation: $25/HR
Responsibilities- Develop experimental designs and work plans to create prototype products that meet desired performance metrics.
- Review experimental data, provide preliminary interpretation, draw conclusions, and recommend next steps and development strategies.
- Work closely with packaging, process development, and manufacturing teams throughout product development and commercialization.
- Record detailed observations and experimental data. Maintain accurate and current laboratory notebook records as a working legal document.
- Plan and schedule project tasks related to laboratory experiments, third-party testing, and consumer trials.
- Report project status, progress, and issues to team members and management in a timely manner.
- Contribute to the resolution of assigned problems through the development and modification of test procedures.
- Conduct standard and non-standard chemical, physical, and application testing to generate data used to evaluate product composition and performance, including competitive offerings.
- Assist department staff with laboratory demonstrations for training programs and customer visits.
- Monitor and maintain inventories of raw materials, supplies, and laboratory materials.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspaces and ensure equipment is properly maintained and operated.
- Follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local health, safety, and environmental regulations and corporate health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Handle laboratory equipment and hazardous chemicals safely and maintain a strong awareness of potential workplace hazards.
Qualifications- Four-year college degree in Chemistry or an Associate’s Degree combined with relevant industrial experience required.
- Relevant formulation experience in consumer packaged goods will be considered.
- Advanced knowledge of detergent chemistry is a plus.
- Ability to understand and perform standard methods relevant to product development.
- Experience conducting a variety of research experiments and tests, including setting up and operating laboratory apparatus and equipment.
- Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively on cross-functional project teams and interact with consumers and third parties.
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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