Our client, a global leader in advanced materials and energy solutions, is seeking a Technician/Technologist to join their team. As a Technician/Technologist, you will be part of the Energy Markets R&D organization supporting cross-functional product development teams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, which will align successfully within the organization. **Job Title: Lab Technician** **Location: Maplewood MN** **Pay Range: $18 to $22 p/h w2** **Duration: 12 month contract** **What’s the Job?** + Support the development of new products for energy market applications, including electric vehicle technologies. + Conduct prototype testing and pilot line trials to guide material and construction decisions. + Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to perform experiments and evaluate test results. + Document observations and data in technical notebooks and assist with report preparation. + Operate laboratory and pilot line equipment, including coordinating routine equipment calibrations. **What’s Needed?** + Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a laboratory environment (private, public, government, or military). + Associate degree (2-year technical degree) or higher from an accredited institution (Bachelor’s preferred). + Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work with minimal supervision. + Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills. + Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. **What’s in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy and electric vehicle technologies. + Hands-on experience with prototype development and pilot line operations. + Collaborative, team-driven research environment. + Professional growth within a global innovation-focused organization. + Competitive compensation and benefits package. 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 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th 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.