Packaging Lab Technician

Job 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.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Lead and support package testing plans, including setup, execution, data collection, and reporting.
- Coordinate ISTA e-Commerce shipping tests and packaging compatibility testing.
- Support new product launch and package qualification activities for consumer packaged goods.
- Assist engineers with packaging component evaluation, benchmarking, and sustainability-related data collection.

- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a lab technician or in a packaging area within a manufacturing environment, or a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Packaging Science with 0 to 3 years of experience.
- Packaging experience is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a custom software testing program.
- Willing and able to perform hands-on lab work, including filling, capping, labeling, equipment setup, sample handling, and occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Strong documentation skills with the ability to prepare accurate typed reports and maintain organized testing records.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in small teams.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple activities and shifting priorities.
- Comfortable working in an active lab environment that includes benchtop testing, movement between work areas, small equipment setup, and material handling.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with CAPE, Artios, or CAD.
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science or a related technical field.
- Experience with ISTA testing, packaging validation, package compatibility testing, or consumer packaged goods packaging materials.
- Familiarity with bottles, closures, pumps, pouches, tubes, films, labeling, filling, or related packaging components.

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