Our client, a leader in consumer products research and development, is seeking a LAB Technician to join their team. As a LAB Technician, you will be part of the Consumer Products CW Lab team supporting quality assurance and product testing. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** LAB Technician **Location:** Maplewood, MN **Pay Range:** $21/hr **What's the Job?** + Conduct physical and mechanical analyses and tests to ensure product quality and safety. + Prepare materials and organize testing setups for various experiments. + Assist in laboratory experiments by testing and evaluating new materials and products based on research protocols. + Perform mechanical performance tests required for research, development, or quality control processes. + Test or visually observe product samples from competitors and communicate test results to the relevant teams. **What's Needed?** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM. + Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds. + Proficiency in using equipment such as ladders or step stools to work from elevated surfaces. + Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and active laboratory environment. + Gain hands-on experience with testing equipment like IMASS, Instron, or Slip/Peel testers. + Collaborate with multiple teams and contribute to innovative consumer product development. + Develop your skills in research and quality control testing. + Be part of a supportive team that values diversity and professional growth. **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.