Product Development Laboratory Technician

Product Development Laboratory Technician – Adhesives (Auburn Hills, MI)

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.

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 the opportunity to work with a great team!

Position Details

Title: Product Development Laboratory Technician – Adhesives

Position Type: 1-Year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need

Job Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Shift: 1st

Compensation: $29.41/HR

Benefits:

• 401K
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO

Responsibilities

• Co-develop new products based on customer needs, specifications, and business strategy.
• Prepare intermediates and adhesive batches by weighing raw materials, charging mixers, and preparing formulations.
• Conduct laboratory testing on paste and cured adhesives, including viscosity, rheology, sag panels, and mechanical property testing.
• Prepare substrates, apply adhesives using manual or automatic caulking guns, and condition samples as required.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data, interpret results, and maintain accurate records in the Electronic Lab Notebook.
• Evaluate new materials and components to support product development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful product scale-up in accordance with established procedures and process capabilities.
• Ensure products meet customer performance requirements, specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including daily calibration or verification and documentation, and serve as the assigned Equipment Responsible Person (ERP).
• Clean mixers and laboratory equipment, including scraping mixer bowls, removing adhesives, and completing required cleaning procedures.
• Transfer and package samples into containers and maintain appropriate sample storage and conditioning environments.
• Manage laboratory inventory, order and distribute materials, replenish supplies, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Dispose of materials properly and maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Conduct and document health and safety audits while proactively identifying opportunities to improve laboratory safety.
• Follow environmental, health, and safety procedures and promote a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to learn best laboratory practices and perform responsibilities independently, safely, and efficiently.

Qualifications

• No PhD or Master's degree candidates.
• Previous laboratory experience in an industrial or R&D environment is required.
• High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience working with polymers preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• Comfortable entering and analyzing data using Excel or other software, with the ability to identify abnormal results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs. and frequently lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to working safely and efficiently.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work in a fast-paced environment while effectively prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.

Physical Requirements

Daily lifting and moving of pails weighing up to 50 lbs., along with hands‑on laboratory work involving mixing, cleaning equipment, preparing samples, and conducting tests.

Company Background

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.