Packaging Lab Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Summary We are seeking a Packaging Lab Technician for a contract opportunity in Stamford, CT, supporting packaging testing, product/package qualifications, and new product launch activities within a consumer packaged goods manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with packaging lab, manufacturing, or technical testing experience who enjoys working with materials, test equipment, documentation, and cross-functional project teams. The Packaging Lab Technician will work closely with Packaging Engineers, Packaging Testing Engineers, suppliers, and lab team members in a structured, collaborative environment. Training and written procedures will be provided for specialized lab equipment, making this a strong opportunity to build technical packaging experience while contributing to real product launches across laundry, personal care, hair care, and related consumer products. Key Responsibilities - Perform package component and material testing using lab equipment such as compression and vibration testers, pump force testers, vacuum chambers, wall thickness measurement tools, bottle fillers, and heat sealers. - Coordinate and run e-Commerce shipping tests using ISTA standardized testing methods, including handling and lifting cases up to 35 lbs as needed. - Support Packaging Engineers with material collection, sample setup, compatibility testing, test execution, disposal, and documentation. - Prepare clear, concise test reports, data summaries, and documentation using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and custom testing software. - Assist with qualification testing for new packaging components, including bottles, closures, pumps, pouches, tubes, and films. - Support sustainability metrics development and product benchmarking studies by gathering packaging data and evaluating current or new market examples. Compensation and Benefits - Pay rate: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. - Job type: Contract/Temporary. - Schedule: 32 hours per week. Mon-Thurs. - No Fridays currently planned. - Location: Stamford, CT. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #3401 \nCompany DescriptionGuiding Principles and Core Values: UP HIREUnderstanding Matters.We actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.People Matter.People are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co-workers, communities, candidates and customers.Honesty Matters.We conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.Innovation Matters.We are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers for our employees, stability for our STEM professionals, and reliability to our customers.Relationships Matter.We take personal responsibility for all relationships with our employees, co-workers, STEM professionals and customers. Courtesy, dignity and respect EQUAL high performance results.Everything Matters.We hold ourselves accountable to perform with the upmost of professionalism, attention to detail, and highest standard of service. We hit our targets and do what we say we will do.Company DescriptionGuiding Principles and Core Values: UP HIRE\r\nUnderstanding Matters.\r\nWe actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.\r\n\r\nPeople Matter.\r\nPeople are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co-workers, communities, candidates and customers.\r\n\r\nHonesty Matters.\r\nWe conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.\r\n\r\nInnovation Matters.\r\nWe are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers for our employees, stability for our STEM professionals, and reliability to our customers.\r\n\r\nRelationships Matter.\r\nWe take personal responsibility for all relationships with our employees, co-workers, STEM professionals and customers. Courtesy, dignity and respect EQUAL high performance results.\r\n\r\nEverything Matters.\r\nWe hold ourselves accountable to perform with the upmost of professionalism, attention to detail, and highest standard of service. We hit our targets and do what we say we will do.