Job Description
Russell Tobin is seeking a Lab Technician II for an American multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, healthcare, and consumer goods.
Job Title: Lab Technician II
Location: Maplewood, MN (on-site)
Job Type: Contract
Length: 12-Months
Hours: 1st shift, 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $24.00 - $27.50 per hour
Overview:
- Company is currently seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join their Commercial Branding & Transportation Product Platform Sustainability and Technology lab team. As a Lab Tech, you will play a crucial role in conducting various tests and experiments to ensure the quality and safety of our products.
- Worker performs physical, chemical and/or mechanical analyses and tests required for research, development, or quality control of processes and products. This is a very active position and will require someone with a strong work ethic to keep up.
- This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following specific duties:
- Prepare materials and organize for product testing. This may require movement of packages up to 60 lbs.
- Assist in laboratory experiments through testing and evaluation of new materials and products based on research.
- Follow mechanical and chemical based test methods to produce datasets used for product and technology development.
- Provide data analysis and clear communication to product and technology development teams.
- May test or make visual observations on product samples from competitors and communicate test results to the appropriate requester.
- Worker will conduct hands-on tests with multiple pieces of equipment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Able to work 8-4 M-F
- Ability to lift/carry at least 60 pounds.
- Ability to use a ladder/step stool to work from an elevated surface.
- Have proficient hand eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College degree in the science or chemistry preferred
- Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and results driven.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written & oral.
- Adaptability to team needs and working for many individuals in various groups.
- Demonstrated adherence to lab safety protocol.
- At least 2 years prior laboratory or manufacturing experience.
- Experience use in Excel and Word.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot, solve problems and implement solutions.
- Ability to take instructions (verbal and written) and complete a task with little or no supervision
Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to rob.vanriet@russelltobin.com for immediate consideration.