Lab Technician

Manpower Group (USA); Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support a Research & Development team in Fort Collins, CO. The role focuses on testing, validation, and laboratory operations in a hands-on lab environment.

The position is a contract through the end of 2026 with a day shift, offering exposure to testing, calibration, data analysis, and collaboration with chemists and R&D professionals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Support testing and validation activities for environmental monitoring products
• Collect, organize, and document test data
• Assist with data analysis and reporting
• Prepare test solutions and chemical reagents
• Calibrate laboratory and reference instrumentation
• Maintain chemical inventory and laboratory supplies
• Clean and prepare glassware and testing equipment
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environment
• Follow documented testing procedures and laboratory protocols

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Fort Collins, CO

$23/hour

Day Shift

Contract Position Through End of 2026

We're looking for a Laboratory Technician to support a Research & Development team focused on testing, validation, and laboratory operations.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working in a lab environment, paying attention to detail, and helping support scientific testing and product development activities.

Why This Role Stands Out

• $23/hour
• Long-term contract through the end of 2026
• Opportunity to work alongside Chemists and R&D professionals
• Hands-on laboratory experience
• Exposure to testing, calibration, and data analysis
• Collaborative team environment
• Great opportunity to build laboratory and scientific experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Support testing and validation activities for environmental monitoring products
• Collect, organize, and document test data
• Assist with data analysis and reporting
• Prepare test solutions and chemical reagents
• Calibrate laboratory and reference instrumentation
• Maintain chemical inventory and laboratory supplies
• Clean and prepare glassware and testing equipment
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environment
• Follow documented testing procedures and laboratory protocols

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred Experience

• Previous laboratory experience
• Experience working with testing equipment or scientific instrumentation
• Data collection and documentation experience
• Experience following detailed procedures and protocols

Ideal Background

• Laboratory Technician
• Lab Assistant
• Quality Technician
• Production Laboratory Technician
• Research Assistant
• Chemical Technician
• Science Lab Assistant
• Manufacturing Laboratory Technician

The Bottom Line

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain or expand laboratory experience in a research and development environment. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on work, and like supporting scientific testing and analysis, we'd love to connect with you.