Technical Associate - Research & Development

Company: TalentBurst, Inc.
Location: Marlborough
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Title: Technical Associate - Research & Development Location: Marlborough, MA 01752 Duration: 12 months contract with possible extension Payrate: $32.00/hr. on w2 basis Job Description: 1-2 years of hands-on experience in the chemical industry or a similar environment. Experience with a diverse range of analytical equipment, including SEM, XRF, XRD, wet chemical techniques, and surface analysis methods. Familiarity with electroplating techniques and electrochemistry. Hands-on experience in electroplating. Strongly Preferred Curiosity and excitement to learn about the electronics industry. Experience with application testing of electronic devices.- Preferred Experience with corrosion science or surface science. Preferred Experience with Lean Six Sigma or certification- Preferred Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, and problem solving in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Conduct experiments and evaluations independently. Assume responsibility for executing project workflows, including electroplating, wet chemistry formulation, chemical analysis, and device functional testing. Collaborate with R&D and other functions to successfully deliver against project goals and timelines. Clearly and concisely communicate research to team members of varying technical backgrounds. Ensure compliance with personal and process safety practices, product integrity, and environmental stewardship. Quals A bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific or engineering field- Preferred. Will accept Masters 1-2 years of hands-on experience in the chemical industry or a similar environment. Strong bias for action. Well-organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven team player. Commit to our core safety values and ethical conduct Good written and verbal communication skills. English fluency. TB_EN ZR Company Description Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA Company Description Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA

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