LAB Technician I

Company

ManpowerGroup

Location

Maplewood, MN

Pay Rate

Last Updated

May 28, 2026

Description

Our client, a leader in the consumer products industry, is seeking a LAB Technician I to join their team. As a LAB Technician I, you will be part of the Home Improvement Consumer Products Lab supporting research, development, and quality assurance efforts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, strong work ethic, and adaptability, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: LAB Technician I

Location: Maplewood, MN

Pay Range: 18-21/hr

What's the Job?

  • Prepare materials and organize setups for product testing

  • Assist in laboratory experiments through testing and evaluation of new materials and products based on research

  • Perform mechanical performance tests for research, development, or quality control purposes

  • Conduct visual observations and testing on competitor product samples and communicate results to appropriate stakeholders

  • Perform hands-on testing using multiple pieces of laboratory equipment

What's Needed?

  • Ability to perform physical and mechanical analyses and tests

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, active environment

  • Good communication skills for reporting test results

  • Physical ability to move, arrange, sort, and hang product testing weights (2 lbs-20 lbs)

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment

  • Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and research processes

  • Potential for professional growth and development

  • Engagement in meaningful work supporting product quality and safety

  • Full-time, in-person position at the 3M Center

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

  • Dental Plan

  • Vision Plan

  • Health Savings Account

  • Health Flexible Spending Account

  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Business Travel Insurance

  • 401(k), Plus Match

  • Weekly Pay

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 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th 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.

Industry: Business Services