Packaging Lab Technician

Packaging Lab Technician

Location: Trumbull, CT

Pay Rate: $ 25.00/hour

Schedule: 32 hours per week | No Fridays planned

Category: Science

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a Packaging Lab Technician to support packaging testing, new product launches, and product/package qualifications. This position works closely with Packaging Engineers, Package Testing Engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to coordinate materials, perform testing, collect data, and prepare technical reports.

The ideal candidate will have packaging experience or laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment and be comfortable working independently in an active laboratory setting.

What You'll Do

• Participate in and lead testing of packaging components and materials.

• Coordinate packaging materials, testing activities, test reports, and related administrative tasks.

• Support Packaging Engineers with new product launches and package qualification projects.

• Assist with the design and development of packaging components.

• Create and maintain package testing plans.

• Collect data for sustainability metrics and product benchmarking studies.

• Research packaging currently available in the market and evaluate new packaging examples.

• Set up, operate, and maintain packaging test equipment.

• Perform testing using equipment such as:

• Compression and vibration testers

• Pump force testers

• Vacuum chambers

• Wall-thickness measurement equipment

• Bottle fillers

• Heat sealers for films, pouches, and tubes

• Coordinate and perform e-commerce shipping tests using ISTA standardized testing procedures .

• Perform package compatibility testing, including filling products into bottles and other packaging, placing samples in designated storage environments, and conducting scheduled evaluations.

• Support qualification testing of new packaging components, including bottles, closures, and pumps.

• Manage the collection, setup, testing, and disposal of packaging materials.

• Fill, cap, label, and evaluate bottles and other packaging components.

• Record test results and prepare clear, concise technical reports.

• Assist with setup and minor repairs of laboratory equipment.

• Manage multiple testing activities and priorities while meeting project timelines.

• Work independently and collaboratively with engineers and laboratory staff.

Products You'll Support

This position will support packaging for a variety of consumer products, including:

• Laundry products

• Personal care products

• Soap and body wash

• Hair care products

• Hair coloring products

• Retail and salon products

Qualifications

• Packaging experience is required.

• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory technician or packaging experience in a manufacturing environment , OR a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Packaging Science with 0-3 years of experience.

• Experience with package testing, packaging materials, or manufacturing laboratory environments is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .

• Ability to learn and work with custom software used for testing and documentation.

• Experience with CAPE, Artios, or CAD is a plus but not required.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, particularly with documentation and test reporting.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.

• Comfortable working as part of a small team and proactively seeking out new tasks and responsibilities.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

This is an active laboratory position involving a combination of bench work and physical activity.

• Approximately 15% of the role involves e-commerce shipping tests and other physical activities.

• Must be able to lift packaging cases weighing up to 35 lbs. , with most items weighing less than 20 lbs.

• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the laboratory.

• Must be comfortable setting up equipment and handling packaging materials.

• Ability to perform filling, capping, labeling, and other hands-on packaging activities.

Work Schedule

32 hours per week

No Fridays planned.

An earlier start may be possible if a qualified candidate is identified before the anticipated start date.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on laboratory or packaging professional who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable balancing multiple projects. You should be able to work independently, communicate effectively with engineers and cross-functional teams, and take initiative when additional work or responsibilities arise.

This position will be supported and directed by a Senior Lab Technician and Packaging Engineer .

Pay Details: $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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