Our client, a leader in the consumer products industry, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be part of the Home Improvement Consumer Products lab supporting innovative projects. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Laboratory Technician **Location:** Maplewood, MN **Pay Range:** $18 to $24 per hour **Duration:** 12 month contract **What's the Job?** + Prepare materials and organize for product testing. + Assist in laboratory experiments through formulation work, testing, and evaluation of new materials and products based on research. + Perform mechanical performance tests required for research, development, or quality control of processes and products. + Conduct hands-on tests with multiple pieces of equipment, including wet lab work involving pH meters, viscometers, etc., and wood shop related activities. + Test or make visual observations on product samples, then document and communicate test results. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or hands-on experience with wet labs. + Basic chemistry knowledge and experience, particularly in wet lab environments. + Able to work 8-4 M-F on site. + Experience using Excel and Word. + Good attention to detail and ability to work independently. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on innovative projects in a dynamic environment. + Gain hands-on experience in a professional laboratory setting. + Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals. + Enhance your skills in laboratory techniques and product testing. + Potential for career growth and development within the organization. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.