R&D Laboratory Technician Polymer & Materials Development

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

On-Board Services, Incorporated in Marlborough, MA is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician – Polymer & Materials Development on a 1-year contract to support advanced semiconductor packaging materials. Responsibilities include polymer synthesis, formulation, lab scale material preparation, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams while maintaining safety and documentation.

The role requires BS/MS in chemistry or related field and strong attention to detail; onsite lab

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in formulation development, materials development, polymer synthesis, electronic materials, coatings, adhesives, dielectric materials, or related R&D laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to safely handle wet chemistry, solvents, monomers, polymers, formulations, and hazardous chemicals while following site EHS requirements and laboratory procedures.
• Experience operating standard laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation. Experience with GPC/SEC, HPLC, UPLC, NMR, FTIR, DSC, TGA, rheology, chromatography, particle size analysis, microscopy, SEM, viscosity, density, titration, or related testing is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures, accurately document work, maintain records, and execute experiments with consistency and repeatability.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D and Development Engineering activities focused on polymeric, dielectric, adhesive, and coating materials for advanced semiconductor packaging applications.
• Perform hands-on laboratory activities, including polymer synthesis, formulation, dilution, filtration, purification, sample preparation, and experimental batch preparation.
• Prepare test samples, coating solutions, formulations, and lab-scale materials with a high degree of accuracy, consistency, and attention to safe chemical handling.
• Execute experiments under the direction of senior scientists and engineers by following experimental plans, documenting observations, and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation used for synthesis, formulation, filtration, characterization, and material testing.
• Conduct routine and non-routine material characterization using techniques such as GPC/SEC, HPLC, UPLC, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, solids content, titration, viscosity, density, surface tension, particle size analysis, DSC, TGA, microscopy, SEM, and film/coating evaluation, as applicable.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize experimental data to support project decisions, troubleshooting, process learning, and technical recommendations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, including notebooks, batch records, formulation details, raw material information, test results, sample tracking, inventory records, and method updates.
• Support sample labeling, packaging, shipment, material receipt, chemical inventory, raw material ordering, and other laboratory logistics required for timely project execution.
• Assist with process optimization, scale-up activities, technology transfer, root cause investigations, customer sample support, manufacturing support, and other project-related laboratory activities.
• Follow all site safety, EHS, chemical handling, waste management, and laboratory operating procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with R&D, Development Engineering, Analytical, Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support project execution and timely delivery of materials and data.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

English communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Safety handling

Synthesis formulation

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry/Polymer Science/Materials Science

Tools

GPC/SEC

HPLC

NMR

FTIR

DSC

TGA

Minitab

JMP

Job description

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: R&D Laboratory Technician – Polymer & Materials Development
• Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
• Job Location: Marlborough, MA
• Shift: 1st shift
• Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO
• Compensation: $40.44/HR

Responsibilities

• Support R&D and Development Engineering activities focused on polymeric, dielectric, adhesive, and coating materials for advanced semiconductor packaging applications.
• Perform hands-on laboratory activities, including polymer synthesis, formulation, dilution, filtration, purification, sample preparation, and experimental batch preparation.
• Prepare test samples, coating solutions, formulations, and lab-scale materials with a high degree of accuracy, consistency, and attention to safe chemical handling.
• Execute experiments under the direction of senior scientists and engineers by following experimental plans, documenting observations, and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation used for synthesis, formulation, filtration, characterization, and material testing.
• Conduct routine and non-routine material characterization using techniques such as GPC/SEC, HPLC, UPLC, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, solids content, titration, viscosity, density, surface tension, particle size analysis, DSC, TGA, microscopy, SEM, and film/coating evaluation, as applicable.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize experimental data to support project decisions, troubleshooting, process learning, and technical recommendations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, including notebooks, batch records, formulation details, raw material information, test results, sample tracking, inventory records, and method updates.
• Support sample labeling, packaging, shipment, material receipt, chemical inventory, raw material ordering, and other laboratory logistics required for timely project execution.
• Assist with process optimization, scale-up activities, technology transfer, root cause investigations, customer sample support, manufacturing support, and other project-related laboratory activities.
• Follow all site safety, EHS, chemical handling, waste management, and laboratory operating procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with R&D, Development Engineering, Analytical, Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support project execution and timely delivery of materials and data.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in formulation development, materials development, polymer synthesis, electronic materials, coatings, adhesives, dielectric materials, or related R&D laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to safely handle wet chemistry, solvents, monomers, polymers, formulations, and hazardous chemicals while following site EHS requirements and laboratory procedures.
• Experience operating standard laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation. Experience with GPC/SEC, HPLC, UPLC, NMR, FTIR, DSC, TGA, rheology, chromatography, particle size analysis, microscopy, SEM, viscosity, density, titration, or related testing is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures, accurately document work, maintain records, and execute experiments with consistency and repeatability.
• Ability to organize data, summarize results, troubleshoot experimental issues, and clearly communicate observations to scientists, engineers, project leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Highly motivated, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D laboratory environment with changing priorities and multiple active projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to work independently and effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with sample logistics, chemical inventory, raw material ordering, sample shipment, laboratory organization, or project support activities is a plus.
• Familiarity with JMP, Minitab, statistical analysis tools, structured problem-solving, or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

www.onboardusa.com

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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