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Product Development Laboratory Technician

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Job Location:

Auburn Hills, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 29
Posted: 24 October 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

On-Board Services is hiring a Product Development Laboratory Technician Adhesives in Auburn Hills MI

For immediate consideration please send your resume to
Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located

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 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

Benefits: 401K Dental insurance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Vision Insurance PTO
Compensation: $29.41/HR

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 the opportunity to work with a great team!

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 Masters degree candidates.
  • Previous laboratory experience in an industrial or R&D environment is required.
  • High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelors 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.



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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-Boards 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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On-Board Companies - Full service Engineering, Construction, Program Management and Staffing services. A Family owned company offering 41 years of experience.

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