Adhesives Laboratory Technician

On-Board Companies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is actively seeking an Adhesives Laboratory Technician for a one-year contract in Auburn Hills, MI, with potential for extension based on performance. This role involves supporting adhesive formulation development and testing in a collaborative lab environment, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401K

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a laboratory setting.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development and test adhesive formulations.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data using best practices.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure product quality meets requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in a STEM field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft OneDrive

Analytical instruments (FTIR, DSC, DMA, TGA)

Job description

On-Board Scientific is hiring an Adhesives Laboratory Technician in Auburn Hills, MI
For immediate consideration please send your resume to [e-mail]
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: Adhesives Laboratory Technician
Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Shift: 1st shift
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance
Compensation: $28-$30.75/HR

Responsibilities:
This role supports new product development and maintenance of existing products in close collaboration with chemists, technicians, customers, and suppliers. The position involves participating in the development, testing, qualification, and scale-up of adhesive formulations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Co-develop new products based on customer needs and business strategy
• Prepare adhesive batches, conduct lab tests on pastes and cured elastomers or structural adhesives, prepare substrates, and collect and document data
• Support scale-up efforts in accordance with established procedures and process capabilities
• Learn and apply best laboratory practices to work independently, safely, and efficiently
• Ensure product quality and performance meet customer requirements
• Understand and promote environmental, health, and safety practices; set a positive example
• Evaluate new materials or components
• Maintain lab equipment as the designated equipment owner
• Conduct experiments with high quality, analyze data, and interpret results
• Learn and operate analytical instruments such as FTIR, DSC, DMA, and TGA

Essential Functions:

• Preparing prepolymer and adhesive batches:
  • Lift and move pails up to 50 lbs daily
  • Weigh raw materials and load mixers
  • Scrape mixer bowls, remove adhesives, and clean equipment
  • Package samples and manage conditioning environments
• Characterizing/testing adhesives:
  • Perform liquid property tests (viscosity, rheology, sag panels)
  • Apply adhesives to substrates using manual or automatic caulking guns
  • Test lap shear, quick knife, dispense force, and other mechanical properties
• Lab preparation:
  • Inventory, order, organize, and distribute materials
  • Maintain clean workspaces, dispose of waste, and restock supplies
• Project preparation and documentation:
  • Use an electronic lab notebook to document plans, work, and data daily
  • Conduct and record health and safety audits

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a STEM field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous laboratory experience in an industrial or R&D setting required
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to working safely and efficiently
• Self-motivated, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn new skills, and able to effectively prioritize and plan work
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; enjoys working with a diverse team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams)
• Comfortable entering data and performing basic analysis in Excel (Sum, Average, Standard Deviation); able to recognize abnormal data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and move up to 40 pounds
• Knowledge or experience with polymers preferred but not required

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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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