Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Ready to take your lab skills from “good” to “great”? I’m looking for a Mechanical Laboratory Technician who enjoys hands-on testing, careful documentation, and solving technical challenges with a team. This onsite role in Maplewood, Minnesota is a great fit for someone who can follow procedures, run chemical/physical/mechanical analyses, and help drive research, development, and quality control results forward.

Job Title: Mechanical Laboratory Technician 

Location: Maplewood, Minnesota (100% Onsite)

Pay Range: $18 to $22 p/h on w-2
Duration: 12 month contract

What's the Job?

• Perform chemical, physical, and/or mechanical analyses and tests to support research, development, and quality control of processes and products.
• Assist with compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting test results to support accurate reporting and decision-making.
• Follow established procedures and methods while working effectively in a self-directed team environment.
• Use inspection procedures and product-line knowledge to support testing and evaluation activities.
• Manage assigned product testing projects, including schedule and data management.

What's Needed?

• At least one year of experience working in a laboratory testing environment.
• Hands-on skills with adhesive testing, including mechanical and bulk characterization.
• Strong data entry and analysis skills, including Excel and other relevant software packages.
• Good mechanical aptitude and experience (and/or specific training) in inspection procedures and/or the product line.
• Computer literacy, clear communication, and strong time management skills; ability to identify issues/problems with moderate direction and seek assistance when needed.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a focused onsite lab environment where your technical skills directly support quality and development outcomes.
• Build confidence as you manage testing projects, schedules, and data while collaborating with a self-directed team.
• Use your adhesive testing and characterization experience to contribute to meaningful product testing work.
• Strengthen your documentation and analysis capabilities by compiling and interpreting results.
• Join a role that values procedure-following, problem identification, and continuous improvement.

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 role sounds like the kind of lab work where you can contribute, learn, and grow, click apply now. I’d love to connect with a recruiter to discuss the opportunity and next steps. 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.