Onsite Chemicals & Adhesives Lab Technician – Scale-Up

People Connect Staffing; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

People Connect Staffing seeks a Chemicals & Adhesives Laboratory Technician in Bethlehem, PA, for a full-time, onsite role. You will support development, testing, scale-up, and production of specialty polymers and adhesives, collaborating with scientists and engineers to prepare formulations and run tests.

You will operate laboratory equipment, maintain records, and help transfer processes from lab to pilot production, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Laboratory experience in chemicals, polymers, adhesives, coatings, sealants, or related materials preferred.
• Experience working with chemical formulations and laboratory testing equipment.
• Strong mathematical skills and ability to accurately perform calculations involving weights, concentrations, ratios, and formulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic data collection and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical formulations, polymers, adhesives, and test samples according to established procedures and experimental protocols.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and physical, chemical, and performance testing of materials and adhesive products.
• Accurately measure, weigh, mix, dispense, and process chemical raw materials.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Record experimental procedures, observations, test results, and other technical data accurately and completely.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, electronic records, batch records, and supporting documentation.
• Assist scientists and engineers with product development, formulation optimization, and process improvement activities.
• Support scale‑up activities and the transfer of laboratory processes to pilot and production operations.
• Prepare samples for internal testing, customers, field trials, and external laboratories.
• Maintain inventories of chemicals, raw materials, laboratory supplies, and test materials.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe laboratory and work environment.
• Assist with equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and laboratory organization.
• Follow established SOPs and applicable safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Properly handle, label, store, and dispose of chemicals and laboratory waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical/quantitative skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Chemistry or related technical discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Data collection tools

Job description

People Connect Staffing seeks a Chemicals & Adhesives Laboratory Technician in Bethlehem, PA, for a full-time, onsite role. You will support development, testing, scale-up, and production of specialty polymers and adhesives, collaborating with scientists and engineers to prepare formulations and run tests.

You will operate laboratory equipment, maintain records, and help transfer processes from lab to pilot production, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and documentation.