Entry Level Physical Properties Technician

Pace® Labs; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement savings

Paid time off

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

Legal coverage

Job summary

Pace invites applications for a 1-year contract as a Physical Properties Technician in our Minnesota lab. You will prepare and test samples, report results, and assist with general lab duties. The role emphasizes precision, safety, and teamwork in adhesives and polymers testing.

The position requires chemistry or physical properties lab experience, ability to use measurement tools, and strong Excel skills. On-site work with opportunities for growth within Pace’s Scientific Insourcing Solutions

Qualifications

• 1 year of chemistry or physical properties lab experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Experience in a lab using precision measurement tools and electronic equipment
• Experience with creation and maintenance of Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent communication skills
• Organization and task management skills
• Observation skills and curiosity, with a willingness to speak up and contribute to the team’s goal
• Mechanically inclined with experience using common hand tools
• Able to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs

Responsibilities

• Preparing laboratory test samples
• Laboratory testing of mechanical, physical, and/or chemical properties of adhesives, polymers, and related products
• Documenting and reporting results of laboratory testing in writing and verbally
• Routine equipment maintenance
• Performing routine lab duties such as shipping, storing, and organizing samples

Skills

Chemistry lab experience

Precision measurement

Electronic lab equipment

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organization skills

Observation and curiosity

Hand tools usage

Lift up to 40 lbs

Tools

Excel

Measurement tools

Electronic lab equipment

Job description

Shift:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some flexibilityAre you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.Make an impact. Build a career.At Pace, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.That’s why we need you — your curiosity, your talents, and your drive — to help us advance this important work, and your career.Find your place at PaceJoin us as a Physical Properties Technician, where you’ll put your love of science to work in the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division. You’ll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace.The Scientist will prepare and test samples in the lab for adhesive products, and assist with lab maintenance.NOTE: This position is expected to last 1 year, but can be extended based on future workloadCompensation: $21.00 - 24.00 per hourWhat you’ll doPreparing laboratory test samplesLaboratory testing of mechanical, physical, and/or chemical properties of adhesives, polymers, and related productsDocumenting and reporting results of laboratory testing in writing and verballyRoutine equipment maintenancePerforming routine lab duties such as shipping, storing, and organizing samplesWhat you'll bring1 year of chemistry or physical properties lab experience in a private, public, government or military environmentExperience in a lab using precision measurement tools and electronic equipmentExperience with creation and maintenance of Excel spreadsheetsExcellent communication skillsOrganization and task management skillsObservation skills and curiosity, with a willingness to speak up and contribute to the team’s goalMechanically inclined with experience using common hand toolsAbility to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.BenefitsWhen you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.Equal Opportunity EmployerPace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.