Product Development Laboratory Technician

 
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 Laboratory Technician – Adhesives
Position Type: 1-Year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Shift: 1st
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO 
Compensation: $29.41/HR

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 the opportunity to work with a great team!

Responsibilities

• Co-develop new products based on customer needs, specifications, and business strategy.
• Prepare intermediates and adhesive batches by weighing raw materials, charging mixers, and preparing formulations.
• Conduct laboratory testing on paste and cured adhesives, including viscosity, rheology, sag panels, and mechanical property testing.
• Prepare substrates, apply adhesives using manual or automatic caulking guns, and condition samples as required.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data, interpret results, and maintain accurate records in the Electronic Lab Notebook.
• Evaluate new materials and components to support product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful product scale-up in accordance with established procedures and process capabilities.
• Ensure products meet customer performance requirements, specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including daily calibration or verification and documentation, and serve as the assigned Equipment Responsible Person (ERP).
• Clean mixers and laboratory equipment, including scraping mixer bowls, removing adhesives, and completing required cleaning procedures.
• Transfer and package samples into containers and maintain appropriate sample storage and conditioning environments.
• Manage laboratory inventory, order and distribute materials, replenish supplies, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Dispose of materials properly and maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Conduct and document health and safety audits while proactively identifying opportunities to improve laboratory safety.
• Follow environmental, health, and safety procedures and promote a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to learn best laboratory practices and perform responsibilities independently, safely, and efficiently.

Qualifications

• No PhD or Master's degree candidates.
• Previous laboratory experience in an industrial or R&D environment is required.
• High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience working with polymers preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• Comfortable entering and analyzing data using Excel or other software, with the ability to identify abnormal results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs. and frequently lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to working safely and efficiently.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work in a fast-paced environment while effectively prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.

Physical Requirements: Daily lifting and moving of pails weighing up to 50 lbs., along with hands-on laboratory work involving mixing, cleaning equipment, preparing samples, and conducting tests.
 
 
 
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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