Lead Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Lead Laboratory TechnicianLocation: Parlin, NJ 08859Duration: 6 Months Contract with Possible extensionsShift Timings: 7:00am to 3:30pm (Monday - Friday) Job Summary:We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to support our Analytical Lab, which focuses on quality control testing of raw materials, monomer mixtures, and R&D product development support.Requirements:B.S. in Chemistry or related fieldStrong wet chemistry and laboratory safety experienceHands-on experience with analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, XRF, DSC)Strong computer skills (Excel, data analysis; MatLab preferred)Excellent communication skills (report writing and data summarization)Strong organization, multitasking, and prioritization abilitiesExperience troubleshooting lab equipment preferredAbility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as neededKey Responsibilities:Perform chemical and instrumental analysis of samplesPrepare samples and operate analytical instrumentsRecord, analyze, and report test results accuratelyMaintain lab records, logs, and quality documentation (ISO compliance)Support development of new test methods and SOPsEnsure safe lab practices and maintain inventory and suppliesCollaborate with scientists and support R&D initiatives