Washlab 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: Washlab Technician
Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Trumbull, CT
Shift:1^st
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO 
Compensation: $24/HR

Position Overview
The Laundry Wash Lab Technician will support routine laundry product performance testing in an onsite laboratory environment. This is an entry-level, hands-on position focused on test preparation, laboratory procedures, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized lab. This is not a research position, and no degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laundry product performance testing for prototype evaluation and advertising claim substantiation.
• Perform routine testing methodologies, including stain removal and softening, after appropriate training.
• Follow standard operating procedures for washing, drying, test preparation, staining, and related activities.
• Independently prepare tests, including labeling fabrics and towels and preparing stains and test materials.
• Learn and perform all aspects of assigned test procedures accurately and consistently.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation and automated equipment as required.
• Communicate with test requesters to understand product requirements and any additional test specifications.
• Ensure stains are prepared and applied correctly and that final test results meet established requirements.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the wash lab.
• Generate and compile test data for scientists to analyze.
• Assist with maintaining an adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow all applicable laboratory safety procedures.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Mechanically inclined with an interest in hands-on work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions accurately.
• No degree required; this is an entry-level position.

 
 
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.
 
JD# 25-01407
INDOJ