Our client, a leading manufacturer in the chemical industry, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be part of the Research and Development department supporting product development teams. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. **Job Title:** Laboratory Technician **Location:** Maplewood, MN **Pay Range:** Up to $22 per hour for a 12 month contract **What's the Job?** + Perform physical property and destructive testing of films and adhesives + Mix chemicals and coat experimental formulations on thin films to thicker substrates + Work closely with product developers, engineers, and teams + Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned + Ability to work independently and take direction well **What's Needed?** + Ability to follow procedures and methods and work well on a self-directed team + Good mechanical aptitude and skills as well as experience and specific training in inspection procedures and/or the product line + Experience in a lab or technical environment is preferred + Computer literate with good communication and time management skills + Associates degree or higher **What’s in it for me?** + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + Weekly pay with direct deposit + Consultant Care support + Free Training to upgrade your skills + Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals 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 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th 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.