Technical Service Laboratory Technician (Adhesives & R&D)
Role Overview
We are seeking an active, hands-on, and detail-oriented Technical Service Laboratory Technician to support our research, development, and product co-development initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for formulating adhesive batches, conducting rigorous laboratory tests on paste and cured adhesives, preparing substrates, and maintaining pristine lab safety and equipment standards.
This is a dynamic, hands-on laboratory position for an energetic professional who excels at physical processing and data analysis. You will collaborate with R&D engineering teams to scale up new products, manage raw material inventories, and ensure all testing meets strict quality and safety benchmarks. If you possess a strong background in industrial laboratory environments and a passion for polymer science, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Adhesive Formulation & Laboratory Testing
Batch Production: Weigh raw materials, charge components into industrial mixers, prepare adhesive batches, and scrape/clean mixer bowls and equipment following safety protocols.
Sample Management: Transfer, package, and condition samples into containers; organize and prepare substrates for testing.
Property & Performance Testing: Conduct liquid property testing (viscosity, rheology, sag panels), apply adhesives using manual/auto caulking guns, and execute various mechanical property evaluations.
Data & Documentation: Record experimental plans, procedures, and empirical results daily using Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN); analyze data and identify abnormal trends.
Lab Maintenance & Safety Operations
Equipment Stewardship: Serve as an Equipment Responsible Person (ERP), performing daily calibrations, verifications, and routine maintenance on lab machinery.
Inventory Control: Monitor, inventory, order, organize, and distribute raw materials and lab supplies regularly.
Safety & Compliance: Conduct and document health and safety audits, maintain clean lab benches, dispose of materials properly, and champion a zero-incident safety culture.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required (an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is strongly preferred). (Note: Ph.D. and Master's degree candidates will not be considered for this role).
Experience Baseline: Previous working laboratory experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or R&D environment.
Technical Mastery:
oHigh proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams).
oCapability to enter data, perform basic analysis, and spot abnormal variations in Excel or specialized software.
Physical & Environmental Demands:
oAbility to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 40 lbs, and handle daily physical tasks including lifting/moving pails up to 50 lbs.
oComfort working in a hands-on chemical/R&D laboratory setting.
Core Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational habits with meticulous attention to detail; self-motivated, proactive, and capable of prioritizing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Attributes
Prior working knowledge or direct experience with polymers, resins, or structural adhesives.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Additional Skills
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AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Nichols
Branch Phone:
Location:
Ontario, CA
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