Product Development Technician

Laboratory Technician – Adhesives & Quality Control

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Pay: $25/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Contract: Through January 29, 2027, with potential for extension based on performance and business needs

Employment Type: Temporary / Contract

Industry: Specialty Chemicals | Adhesives & Materials Science

About the Opportunity

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician for a contract opportunity supporting laboratory testing and product development activities within a specialty chemicals and adhesives environment.

This is a hands-on laboratory position for someone who is comfortable working independently, following established experimental procedures, accurately documenting results, and working safely with laboratory chemicals.

Under the direction of a Chemist and/or Laboratory Manager, the Technician will support adhesive preparation, quality control testing, experimental activities, data collection, equipment maintenance, and laboratory operations .

The assignment is expected to run through January 29, 2027 , with potential for additional time based on performance and ongoing business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare adhesives and adhesive additives for laboratory and production-related activities.

• Perform routine quality control testing of adhesives and related materials.

• Conduct testing to evaluate adhesive properties and performance characteristics.

• Prepare, collect, organize, and accurately record laboratory data and test results.

• Perform experiments using established procedures and experimental protocols.

• Summarize and report experimental results in an electronic laboratory notebook .

• Use Microsoft Office and other computer systems to enter, organize, and communicate laboratory data, including charts and tables.

• Perform routine equipment calibration, checks, and maintenance .

• Test the performance characteristics of substrates using established laboratory procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work environment.

• Follow established laboratory safety procedures, chemical-handling requirements, and applicable protocols.

• Communicate testing results, observations, or equipment concerns to the appropriate laboratory or management team.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of demonstrated laboratory experience .

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biology, or another related technical field .

• Experience performing laboratory testing, sample preparation, experimental work, or quality control activities.

• Ability to understand and follow written experimental procedures and protocols.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data collection and documentation.

• Ability to work independently while knowing when to communicate questions or issues.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office , particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Comfortable working with laboratory chemicals and following established safety practices.

• Ability to accurately maintain laboratory records and electronic documentation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers hands-on experience across adhesive formulation, quality control, laboratory testing, experimental work, materials performance, and technical documentation .

It may be particularly well suited for laboratory professionals with backgrounds in chemistry, materials science, chemical manufacturing, adhesives, coatings, polymers, or related technical disciplines who enjoy a combination of routine testing and experimental laboratory work.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work in a laboratory environment for most of the workday.

• Ability to safely handle laboratory materials and chemicals while following required PPE and safety procedures.

• Ability to perform routine laboratory activities requiring attention to detail and consistent adherence to established procedures.

Assignment Details

• $25/hour

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Bridgewater, NJ

• Contract through January 29, 2027

• Potential for extension based on performance and business needs

• Hands-on adhesives and quality control laboratory experience

• Opportunity to work with formulation, testing, experimental procedures, data analysis, equipment maintenance, and materials performance

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences connects qualified scientific and technical professionals with opportunities across laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, medical device, food science, and life-sciences environments.

Pay Details: $25.00 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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