Product Development Technician

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.

 
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 Technician – Adhesives & Laboratory Testing
Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Shift:1^st shift
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO 
Compensation: $25/HR- $30/HR
 
Position Overview
Under the supervision of a Chemist and/or Manager, the Product Development Technician will support laboratory and product development activities with a high level of initiative and independence. This position will be responsible for preparing adhesive materials, conducting testing, collecting and documenting data, and maintaining laboratory equipment and work areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare adhesives and adhesive additives for production.
• Perform quality control testing and testing of adhesive products.
• Test the performance characteristics of substrates using established procedures.
• Organize and perform experiments using established procedures.
• Evaluate, collect, and accurately record experimental data.
• Summarize and report experimental results in an electronic laboratory notebook.
• Enter data and information into computer systems, including creating charts and tables to communicate project results.
• Perform equipment calibration and routine equipment maintenance.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Follow all applicable laboratory safety procedures and protocols, including proper handling of hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated laboratory experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand and follow experimental protocols while maintaining accurate data and records.
• Comfortable working with hazardous chemicals while following safe laboratory practices and protocols.
• Ability to stand and work in a laboratory environment for most of the workday.

 
 
 
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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