Hands-on Physical Properties Lab 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

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.