Engineering – Lab Technician
Location: Akron, Ohio
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: August 13, 2026
Job ID: 650724
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
- 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
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
