R&D Laboratory Associate

Job Description

Job Description

On-Board Services is hiring an R&D Laboratory Associate
Midland, MI

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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: R&D Laboratory Associate
Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Midland, MI  
Shift: 1st Shift
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO 
Compensation: $33/HR

Responsibilities
The R&D Associate will support research and development activities involving material characterization, testing, sample preparation, and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate benchtop test equipment to characterize a variety of material properties and conduct reliability testing.
• Learn and become proficient in a wide range of laboratory tests, processes, and procedures.
• Complete assigned work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Apply scientific reasoning to solve basic problems.
• Use hand tools for sample preparation and projects involving hardware modification or fabrication.
• Collect, organize, and compile data from laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members.
• Maintain the laboratory, including proper sample labeling, organization, and waste disposal.
• Maintain, verify, and calibrate designated laboratory equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing techniques, hardware, or software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience with data acquisition and data management.
• Ability to troubleshoot characterization and application equipment.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in testing techniques, hardware, or software.
• Background in silicones and related testing methodologies is beneficial.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Motivated to learn and apply new technical skills.
• Strong scientific and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English.

 

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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