Entry-Level Physical Properties Technician — Lab Science

Pace; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical

Dental vision

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Pace is seeking a Physical Properties Technician to join the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division. You will prepare test samples, perform routine equipment maintenance, and test material properties for adhesive products in a well-equipped laboratory environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Materials Science, hands-on lab experience, and proficiency with Excel. Expect to work a standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with some flexibility, in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Material Science or similar laboratory science
• 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 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 (MTS tester), density and viscosity tests

Skills

Lab experience

Excel

Communication skills

Organization

Hand tools

Physical strength

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / Materials Science or similar

Tools

Precision measurement tools

Electronic equipment

Job description

Pace is seeking a Physical Properties Technician to join the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division. You will prepare test samples, perform routine equipment maintenance, and test material properties for adhesive products in a well-equipped laboratory environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Materials Science, hands-on lab experience, and proficiency with Excel. Expect to work a standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with some flexibility, in Austin, TX.