Entry Level Physical Properties Technicians

Pace® Analytical Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace86 Analytical Services is hiring a Physical Properties Technician in Maplewood, MN. You will prepare test samples, perform routine equipment maintenance and test various material properties in a lab setting within the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division.

The role requires a science degree, lab experience, and proficient Excel skills. Candidates should be mechanically inclined, capable of lifting up to 40 lbs and contributing to a collaborative team.

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, organization and task management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization and task management

Observation and curiosity

Hand tools experience

Lab experience with precision tools

Excel spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science field

Tools

Excel

Precision measuring tools

Electronic equipment

Job description

Make an impact. Build a career.

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Are 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.

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 preferrred
• 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 occasionallylift 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.

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.