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Color Lab Assistant (Temporary Position / 3-6 months)

Sika Corporation · Shakopee, MNtodayverified 1 h ago
$44k – $46kfrom the posting

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $50k (460 that show pay).

Prepare, pour, transfer and solidify coating samples in the color lab and package them for shipment.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Entry point into a coatings color lab with no experience required, at a major construction chemicals supplier.

Might not be for you. Temporary 3-6 month, hands-on sample handling and container lifting, no formulation or analysis work.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleColor Lab support: preparing and pouring coating products, solidifying samples per lab procedures, handling coating materials

H-1B filings

Sika Corporation filed 3 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Chemist, Senior Materials Engineer. Median filed pay: $105K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Temporary
Degree
High school
Experience
0+ yrs
Industry
Coatings
Role
Manufacturing / Production

Role details

Job Purpose

Provide support to the Color Lab by preparing products and samples, pouring and transferring materials, solidifying products, and preparing samples for shipment. This position will help the Color Lab operate efficiently and ensure samples are prepared accurately and on time

Knowledge and Experience

The primary qualification for this position is the attitude, ability, and desire to support the Color Lab team and help ensure that samples and products are prepared accurately, safely, and on time.

The position requires someone who is dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.

  • Previous experience in coatings, paint, manufacturing, laboratory, or a related environment is helpful but not required.
  • Ability to safely handle and transfer coating and other laboratory materials.
  • Ability to pour and transfer products from larger containers into smaller containers.
  • Ability to prepare and solidify products and samples according to laboratory procedures.
  • Ability to prepare samples for shipping, including labeling, packaging, and organizing materials.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
  • Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver product containers weighing up to 65 lbs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Color Lab Assistant (Temporary Position / 3-6 months) role at Sika Corporation?

The listed annual base salary range is $44K–$46K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Sika Corporation sponsor H-1B visas?

Sika Corporation has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Color Lab Assistant (Temporary Position / 3-6 months) role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Color Lab Assistant (Temporary Position / 3-6 months) role at Sika Corporation based?

This role is based in Shakopee, MN.

What degree is required for the Color Lab Assistant (Temporary Position / 3-6 months) role at Sika Corporation?

This role requires a High school.

How many years of experience does this Color Lab Assistant (Temporary Position / 3-6 months) role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Color Lab Assistant (Temporary Position / 3-6 months) role work with?

coatings.