Laboratory Technician (Recent Grads/Chemistry/Chemical)

Pride Health/Russell Tobin is hiring a Lab Technician (Recent Grads/Chemistry) to join our client's Corporate Research Process Lab team in Maplewood, MN.

This 1-year contract opportunity offers hands-on experience supporting innovative research and product development in a 100% on-site laboratory environment. Join a collaborative team where you'll operate advanced process equipment, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and grow your technical skills.

Responsibilities Include:

Operate and support a coating process line while partnering with product development teams.
Perform laboratory testing, sample analysis, and material characterization.
Safely operate mechanical equipment and handle chemicals following laboratory safety procedures.
Document experimental data, maintain accurate records, and analyze results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree/High School Diploma required; science-related degree preferred.
1–2 years of laboratory technician experience.
Mechanical aptitude and experience working with laboratory or industrial equipment.
Experience in manufacturing or R&D environments preferred; roll-to-roll (R2R) equipment experience is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Important Details:
Employment Type: 1-year Contract opportunity.
Schedule/Shift: First Shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. No overtime anticipated.
Location: Maplewood, MN — 100% On-site.
Pay Range: $22/hr - $24/hr Competitive hourly rate (based on experience).

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization. 
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity 
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 
 
Fair Chance Employment 
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. 
 
Accommodations 
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.  
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: 
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions:
For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.