Our client, a leader in consumer products, is seeking a Materials Laboratory Technician to join their team. As a Materials Laboratory Technician, you will be part of the Home Improvement Consumer Products lab team supporting various testing and quality assurance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be self-motivated, and results-driven, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Materials Laboratory Technician **Location:** Maplewood, MN **Pay Range:** $18 to $20 per hour **What's the Job?** + Prepare materials and organize for product testing. + Assist in laboratory experiments through testing and evaluation of new materials and products based on research. + Conduct mechanical performance tests required for research, development, or quality control of processes and products. + Test or make visual observations on product samples from competitors and communicate test results to the appropriate requester. + Conduct hands-on tests with multiple pieces of equipment and manage product testing weights. **What's Needed?** + Able to work 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday. + Ability to lift/carry at least 25 pounds and perform high repetitions with 5-pound weights. + Proficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. + Prior laboratory or manufacturing experience is preferred. + Experience using MS Excel and Word. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced laboratory environment. + Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge consumer products. + Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals. + Develop your skills in testing and quality control processes. + Potential for career advancement 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.