Laboratory Technician

manpowe; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 9‑Month Contract with a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and specialty materials. You will support Applications & Testing Laboratory teams, gaining hands-on experience in testing, calibration, and product development.

Based in Minnesota, the role emphasizes accuracy, learning, and collaboration with engineers, providing health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory, workshop, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow testing protocols accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data entry/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and support laboratory testing equipment.
• Perform standard laboratory testing for customer samples and new product introductions.
• Assist with standardization, harmonization, and administration of laboratory test methods.
• Ensure laboratory and application equipment is calibrated and complies with safety standards.
• Compile and organize test data in Excel for Application Engineers and internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Excel proficiency

Education

Materials Science, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Chemical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and specialty materials, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be part of the Applications & Testing Laboratory supporting Application Engineers and Product Development teams. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and strong organizational skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician (9-Month Contract)

Pay Range: $25/hr

What's the Job?

• Operate, maintain, and support laboratory testing equipment.
• Perform standard laboratory testing for customer samples and new product introductions.
• Assist with standardization, harmonization, and administration of laboratory test methods.
• Ensure laboratory and application equipment is calibrated and complies with safety standards.
• Compile and organize test data in Excel for Application Engineers and internal teams.

What's Needed?

• Experience working in a laboratory, workshop, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow testing protocols accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data entry/reporting.
• Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Chemical Engineering is preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with a global industry leader.
• Hands-on laboratory experience supporting innovative products and technologies.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced engineering professionals.
• Gain valuable experience in testing, calibration, and product development processes.
• Access to health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.