Lab Technician

Manpower, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

R&D and materials testing organization is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team to support research and customer projects in a safety-first, innovation-driven environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and accurate data analysis using spreadsheets, with hands-on training on lab equipment and procedures, ensuring compliant documentation and quality results.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate degree or technical training preferred.
• 0-2+ years of experience in lab testing or manufacturing.
• Ability to operate and calibrate lab equipment under supervision.
• Basic computer skills, especially with Excel or spreadsheets.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and report writing skills; able to lift and carry samples up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative lab tests to support materials science and project needs.
• Use spreadsheets to compile, analyze, and organize testing data accurately.
• Share findings with project requesters and communicate results clearly.
• Collaborate with team members on larger projects while maintaining strong documentation habits.
• Safely operate and calibrate lab equipment under supervision, following established procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Excel / Spreadsheets

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Lab Equipment Calibration

Lab Equipment Operation

Job description

Our client, R&D and materials testing organization is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team. As a Lab Technician, you will be part of the Materials Test Laboratory supporting R&D and customer project work. The ideal candidate will have strong teamwork and communication, basic computer skills with spreadsheets, and the technical curiosity to learn and apply lab testing methods—aligning successfully in a safety-first, innovation-driven environment.

Job Title: Lab Technician

Pay Range: $20

Shift: 8am-4pm or 7am - 3pm

What's the Job?

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative lab tests to support materials science and project needs
• Use spreadsheets to compile, analyze, and organize testing data accurately
• Share findings with project requesters and communicate results clearly
• Collaborate with team members on larger projects while maintaining strong documentation habits
• Safely operate and calibrate lab equipment under supervision, following established procedures

What's Needed?

• High School diploma required; Associate degree or technical training preferred
• 0-2+ years of experience in lab testing or manufacturing (lab testing experience is a plus)
• Ability to operate and calibrate lab equipment (training provided under direct supervision)
• Basic computer skills, especially with Excel or spreadsheets
• Strong teamwork, communication, and report writing skills; able to lift and carry samples up to 50 lbs

What's in it for me?

• Hands-on training under direct supervision as you learn testing methods and lab workflows
• A role focused on innovation and customer projects aligned with strategic goals
• Clear expectations around safety and safe work practices, with support from the Lab Manager
• The chance to build technical confidence by working in lab, pilot plant, and production settings
• Opportunity to contribute to materials testing through accurate data analysis and reporting

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)