Product Development Chemist

On-Board Services is hiring a Product Development Chemist in
Trumbull, CT

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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: Product Development Chemist
Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location : Trumbull, CT
Shift: 1st
Benefits : 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO
Compensation : $25/HR


Responsibilities

• Develop experimental designs and work plans to create prototype products that meet desired performance metrics.
• Review experimental data, provide preliminary interpretation, draw conclusions, and recommend next steps and development strategies.
• Work closely with packaging, process development, and manufacturing teams throughout product development and commercialization.
• Record detailed observations and experimental data. Maintain accurate and current laboratory notebook records as a working legal document.
• Plan and schedule project tasks related to laboratory experiments, third-party testing, and consumer trials.
• Report project status, progress, and issues to team members and management in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the resolution of assigned problems through the development and modification of test procedures.
• Conduct standard and non-standard chemical, physical, and application testing to generate data used to evaluate product composition and performance, including competitive offerings.
• Assist department staff with laboratory demonstrations for training programs and customer visits.
• Monitor and maintain inventories of raw materials, supplies, and laboratory materials.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspaces and ensure equipment is properly maintained and operated.
• Follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local health, safety, and environmental regulations and corporate health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Handle laboratory equipment and hazardous chemicals safely and maintain a strong awareness of potential workplace hazards.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Chemistry or an Associate's Degree combined with relevant industrial experience required.
• Relevant formulation experience in consumer packaged goods will be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of detergent chemistry is a plus.
• Ability to understand and perform standard methods relevant to product development.
• Experience conducting a variety of research experiments and tests, including setting up and operating laboratory apparatus and equipment.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively on cross-functional project teams and interact with consumers and third parties.

Apply Today!

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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