Entry-Level Lab Technician 1

Pace® Labs; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace® Labs is seeking an Entry-Level Lab Technician 1 to join their Duluth laboratory team. This full-time position offers comprehensive training while you engage in supportive laboratory activities including sample preparation, documentation, and compliance with lab protocols. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a science-related field and a willingness to learn and adapt in a complex lab environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit program including medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Microbiology or Biology.
• Ability to work standing for long periods and use personal protective equipment.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory sample-related activities including preparation and processing.
• Maintain documentation and update databases.
• Participate in training programs related to lab support.

Skills

Laboratory sample preparation

Documentation maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biology

Job description

Join to apply for the Entry-Level Lab Technician 1 role at Pace Labs.

This is an onsite, full-time position, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., located in Duluth, MN.

Find your place at Pace

Join us as a Lab Technician I, where you'll put your love of science to work at our Duluth environmental testing laboratory. You'll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace.

What You'll Do

• Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, processing, and maintenance.
• Maintain and update appropriate documentation and databases.
• Participate in training on fundamental lab support policies, programs, and practices.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Microbiology or Biology.
• Ability to perform work in a lab or office setting, remain standing for long periods while conducting tests, work around strong smells, and wear personal protective equipment while handling samples (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves; all PPE provided by Pace).
• Experience in a laboratory or environmental testing setting is preferred but not required.

What We Promise

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities to build a rewarding career.
• An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation, and growth.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment, and stamina to sit for extended periods; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.

Additional Information

This job is active and currently accepting applications. It is an entry-level, full-time position in research, analysis, and information technology industries at Pace Labs in Duluth, MN.