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Adecco is assisting a facility in Norwood to bring on a Chemistry/Materials Science Technician. This is a great opportunity for someone with laboratory or printing experience who enjoys hands-on technical work in a manufacturing environment. The position will support daily laboratory operations, ink and adhesive compounding, quality control, raw material management, and the scale-up of materials and processes from R&D to production.
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $25+
Location: Norwood MA
Job Duties:
· Oversee daily laboratory activities while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment
· Enforce laboratory safety protocols and ensure proper PPE is available and utilized
· Manage hazardous waste disposal, silver scrap, waste barrels, and Lab Pak waste systems
· Monitor fume hood airflow and maintain proper solvent containment systems
· Oversee ink production, chemical compounding, and scale-up from R&D to production
· Manage waste ink streams, strain and recycle waste inks, and maintain ink hopper tracking and adjustments
· Pre-treat, cut, organize, track, and store substrate materials including PET, Kapton, and silver blanks
· Manage raw material, commercial ink, and laboratory supply inventory, procurement, and forecasting
· Perform quality control testing on raw materials, incoming inks, and production screens
· Verify material dimensions, Dyne accuracy, screen tension, and Certificate of Analysis (COA) accuracy
· Conduct sample testing, build calibration curves, print test buttons, and evaluate sensor sensitivity, viscosity, and solid content
· Set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory and production equipment including screen printers, dryers, mixers, laser cutters, and ovens
· Perform required calibrations on laboratory scales, freezers, refrigerators, dryers, and mixers
· Maintain SOPs, digital laboratory notebooks, calibration records, and production data
· Accurately calculate, record, and report test results using computer systems
· Supervise, mentor, and train interns and technicians on ink mixing, sensor testing, and laboratory safety
· Identify continuous improvement opportunities to improve workflows, reduce waste, and improve turnaround times
· Collaborate with Engineering, Operations Optimization, and Print Shop teams
Requirements:
· High school diploma or GED required
· Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related scientific field preferred
· 1–2 years of laboratory or printing environment experience preferred
· Basic understanding of mechanical operations including drill presses, high-speed shear mixers, rotor mixers, and screen printing
· Experience with functional inks, materials science, and analytical or quality laboratory equipment preferred
· Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to adjust, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams, and SharePoint
· Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to work with ratios, percentages, volumes, mix ratios, and calibration curves
· Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
· Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple tasks, inventory levels, and filing systems
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to write clear SOPs, correspondence, and technical reports
· Ability to collaborate across teams and mentor junior staff and interns
· Ability to lift and move equipment, drums, and barrels weighing up to 50 lbs
· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during laboratory and production operations
· Strong manual dexterity to operate laboratory instruments, hand tools, printers, and material cutting/pinning equipment
Benefits:
· Opportunity to work with innovative sensor technology
· Hands-on experience supporting the transition of materials and processes from R&D to production
· Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams
· Opportunity to develop experience in chemistry, materials science, laboratory operations, and manufacturing
If you are interested in this position, please apply using the link provided and be sure to include an updated resume.
Pay Details: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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