Entry Level Physical Properties Technician

Pacelabs; Maplewood, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

HSA and wellness program

Job summary

Pace is hiring an Entry Level Physical Properties Technician in Maplewood, MN. This on-site role involves preparing test samples, maintaining equipment, and testing properties of adhesives products using a variety of instruments.

A science background with lab experience and comfort with Excel is preferred. You will join the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division, receive training, and grow a laboratory sciences career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field; Chemistry and Physics preferred.
• 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 willingness to contribute to the team.
• Mechanically inclined with experience using common hand tools.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Preparing test samples.
• Routine equipment maintenance.
• Testing properties of solids, paper, tape, and film products such as tensile & shear strength, bond strength, mechanical properties, density and viscosity tests.

Skills

Excel familiarity

Lab measurement tools

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Curiosity

Hand tools

Lifting capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Chemistry and Physics preferred

Tools

Excel

MTS tester

Precision measurement tools

Job description

## Entry Level Physical Properties TechnicianApply: On-site: Maplewood, MN: Full time: Posted Today: JR263020Shift:Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PMAre 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 Pace**Join 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. Compensation: $22.00 per hour **What you’ll do*** Preparing test samples* Routine equipment maintenance* Testing properties of solids, paper, tape, and film products such as: + Tensile & shear strength + Bond strength + Mechanical properties (MTS tester) + Density and viscosity tests**What you’ll bring*** Bachelors degree in a science field, Chemistry and Physics preferred* 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* Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbsFind Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.Benefits When 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 Employer****Pace 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.*