Lab Technician I - R&D & QC Support (1st Shift)

HB Fuller; Leoni Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HB Fuller is seeking a Lab Technician I in Michigan Center, MI on a 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) with occasional overtime. The role supports technical service and application development by safely conducting tests and experiments, generating accurate data, and maintaining readiness to meet project timelines.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of laboratory, production, or R&D experience, with OSHA/PPE compliance and strong recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of lab/production/R&D experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain records.
• Willingness to wear PPE and perform physical tasks.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements and report hazards promptly.
• Conduct experiments, testing, and analyses according to approved procedures.
• Compile, analyze, and document test and experiment results.
• Support technical service, application development, QC, and R&D projects.
• Maintain calibrated, operational laboratory equipment and tools.
• Ensure material identification, lot traceability, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned lab areas.
• Communicate project status, issues, and results in a timely manner.

Skills

Follow procedures

Recordkeeping

Laboratory safety

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

HB Fuller is seeking a Lab Technician I in Michigan Center, MI on a 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) with occasional overtime. The role supports technical service and application development by safely conducting tests and experiments, generating accurate data, and maintaining readiness to meet project timelines.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of laboratory, production, or R&D experience, with OSHA/PPE compliance and strong recordkeeping.