Mechanical Properties - Coding & Modeling

LNN Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

HSA

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

ID theft protection

Job summary

Pace is seeking a Mechanical Properties Coding and Modeling technician in the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division. You’ll prepare samples for DMA testing, analyze data, and develop Python-based tools to process results.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in a related field, are familiar with Python in a scientific setting, and can use MS Word/Excel. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with Python in a scientific environment
• Good mechanical aptitude and sample manipulation skills
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for mechanical analysis by DMA, load frame, peel tester
• Analyze samples by DMA, load frame and peel tester
• Analyze data sets using Python and cloud based tools developed on site
• Develop and modify Python and cloud based data analysis tools
• Follow standard formats procedures for analyzing samples and reporting data
• General lab maintenance duties

Skills

Mechanical testing

Data analysis

Python familiarity

FEA experience

Education

BS in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

Cloud-based data tools

MS Word & Excel

Job description

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. 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 Mechanical Properties Coding and Modeling 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®.

Overview: A candidate for this position should be familiar with mechanical properties testing including dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), Kolsky bar, tensile testing, lap shear, etc. The candidate will be developing and using Python and cloud based tools to process data.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for mechanical analysis by DMA, load frame, peel tester
• Analyze samples by DMA, load frame and peel tester
• Analyze data sets using Python and cloud based tools developed on site
• Develop and modify Python and cloud based data analysis tools
• Follow standard formats procedures for analyzing samples and reporting data
• General lab maintenance duties

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field
• or equivalent related experience
• Familiarity with Python in a scientific environment
• Good mechanical aptitude and sample manipulation skills
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) would be preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel

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.

• 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
• 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.

Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Through a nationwide laboratory network, Pace® advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others. More at PACELABS.com.