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Job Summary
We are seeking a Packaging Lab Technician for a contract opportunity in Stamford, CT, supporting packaging testing, product/package qualifications, and new product launch activities within a consumer packaged goods manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with packaging lab, manufacturing, or technical testing experience who enjoys working with materials, test equipment, documentation, and cross-functional project teams.
The Packaging Lab Technician will work closely with Packaging Engineers, Packaging Testing Engineers, suppliers, and lab team members in a structured, collaborative environment. Training and written procedures will be provided for specialized lab equipment, making this a strong opportunity to build technical packaging experience while contributing to real product launches across laundry, personal care, hair care, and related consumer products.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform package component and material testing using lab equipment such as compression and vibration testers, pump force testers, vacuum chambers, wall thickness measurement tools, bottle fillers, and heat sealers.
- Coordinate and run e-Commerce shipping tests using ISTA standardized testing methods, including handling and lifting cases up to 35 lbs as needed.
- Support Packaging Engineers with material collection, sample setup, compatibility testing, test execution, disposal, and documentation.
- Prepare clear, concise test reports, data summaries, and documentation using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and custom testing software.
- Assist with qualification testing for new packaging components, including bottles, closures, pumps, pouches, tubes, and films.
- Support sustainability metrics development and product benchmarking studies by gathering packaging data and evaluating current or new market examples.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.
- Schedule: 32 hours per week. Mon-Thurs.
- No Fridays currently planned.
- Location: Stamford, CT.
Guiding Principles and Core Values: UP HIRE
Understanding Matters.
We actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.
People Matter.
People are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co-workers, communities, candidates and customers.
Honesty Matters.
We conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.
Innovation Matters.
We are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers for our employees, stability for our STEM professionals, and reliability to our customers.
Relationships Matter.
We take personal responsibility for all relationships with our employees, co-workers, STEM professionals and customers. Courtesy, dignity and respect EQUAL high performance results.
Everything Matters.
We hold ourselves accountable to perform with the upmost of professionalism, attention to detail, and highest standard of service. We hit our targets and do what we say we will do.