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The Planet Group

Engineering Lab Technician

Pay: $23–$25/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Akron, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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A Materials Laboratory Technician assists materials scientists in day-to-day laboratory operations involving metallic and other material elements. Performs routine technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment, as well as conducting analysis and experimental procedures.

$46,978 / year median in Ohio

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Job Description

Job Title:

Engineering -

Lab Techician Location:

Akron OH Contract length: 12 months (May Extend)

Schedule:

M-F 8-4pm

Pay:

$23-25 per hour w2

Lab Technician Qualifications:

2 years of relevant experience or a 2-year (post-High School) degree Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, email and web based navigation

Lab Technician Responsibilities:

Follow all safety and quality processes/policies/laws Potentially stand most of the workday Potentially lift items weighing up to 50 pounds Use general hand tools/knives to prepare rubber specimens Work with chemicals and in areas that may have nuisance fumes, dust, heat and noise. Learn to safely and effectively operate a variety of testing and/or preparation equipment in a high-paced testing laboratory. Grasp concepts presented within a reasonable timeframe Set up, configure, install, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment/software. Communicate with internal customers (Engineers/Scientists) Exhibit basic computer skills necessary for operating equipment (Microsoft Office Suite, web-based navigation, etc.) Compile data, operating records, control records and reports of test results. Assist in other areas where trained, with limited supervision Demonstrate excellent time management skills and complete work while considering priorities and turnaround goals. Some job duties may vary depending upon the specific work assignments with the lab