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R&D Lab Technician
Marlborough
, Massachusetts Contract
On-Site
R&D Lab Technician
Marlborough, MA
Job Summary:
Looking for a R&D Lab Technician to join our team. This role supports electroplating operations and laboratory activities through solution preparation, process monitoring, and data analysis. The ideal candidate is hands-on, methodical, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with R&D, production, and sales teams to optimize plating performance, support new process development, and ensure quality control across operations.
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Qualifications:
Marlborough, MA
Job Summary:
Looking for a R&D Lab Technician to join our team. This role supports electroplating operations and laboratory activities through solution preparation, process monitoring, and data analysis. The ideal candidate is hands-on, methodical, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with R&D, production, and sales teams to optimize plating performance, support new process development, and ensure quality control across operations.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare chemical solutions and maintain electroplating baths for ongoing production and testing.
- Operate and maintain electroplating equipment, including tanks, rectifiers, and agitation systems.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, and conductivity meters.
- Conduct routine and specialized tests to evaluate plating thickness, adhesion, and surface finish quality.
- Analyze chemical concentrations and adjust bath compositions to maintain consistent plating conditions.
- Document experimental procedures, results, and adjustments in laboratory notebooks and digital systems.
- Communicate findings and process updates clearly to supervisors and cross-functional teams.
- Support R&D in developing new plating processes, materials, and surface treatments.
- Collaborate with sales and technical teams to troubleshoot customer plating and quality issues.
- Ensure all laboratory and production activities comply with safety, environmental, and waste disposal regulations.
Qualifications:
- Strong bias for action with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety standards and proper handling of chemicals.
- Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field preferred
- 1+ years of laboratory experience, particularly in electroplating, surface finishing, or chemical processing preferred
- Understanding of electrochemical principles and plating chemistry (nickel, copper, silver, tin, etc.) preferred
- Experience operating analytical instruments such as UV-Vis, AA, SEM, XRF, XRD, and wet chemistry systems preferred
- Knowledge of ASTM/ISO standards, corrosion science, and surface analysis methods preferred
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies or certification is a plus preferred
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