Product Engineering Sterilization Technician

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services, LLC is seeking a lab technician to actively support the product engineering team with hands-on lab work and data analysis. The role focuses on sterilization-related testing of medical instrument materials in a shared lab environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, lab experience, and strong communication skills. It offers a Monday–Friday schedule with a competitive $22.00 per hour wage and comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or applicable scientific field.
• Lab experience with routine testing procedures and equipment.
• Experience with sterilizers or autoclaves is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication; active listening.
• Attention to detail and good time management.
• Ability to work independently after training.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and routine testing using sterilizing equipment to determine characteristics and performance of materials.
• Operate and maintain lab instruments including sterilization vessels.
• Prepare samples, analyze data, document results, and prepare detailed reports.
• Contribute to test method development and equipment qualification as needed.
• Document results in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) following standard practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology

Tools

Sterilizers/Autoclaves

Lab instruments

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.

Description:

This candidate will actively support the product engineering team with hands on lab work and data analysis. The products being developed are crucial to sterilization efforts of medical instruments within the healthcare industry. Work is performed independently in a shared lab environment.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Performing standard and routine testing using sterilizing equipment to determine specific characteristics and performance of materials
• Operating and maintaining a variety of lab instruments including sterilization vessels
• Sample preparation, data analysis, documentation and interpretation of results, and preparing detailed reports as required
• Participating in the establishment of new product specifications, test method development and new equipment qualifications as needed
• Documenting results in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) following standard documentation practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or applicable scientific field
• Previous lab experience and/or knowledge of routine testing procedures and equipment
• Experience with sterilizers or autoclaves a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Attention to detail
• Understanding the basic concept of measurement systems, testing and calibration

This position will require good time management skills and a high level of independence after the training phase. Good organizational skills, record keeping and follow through will be integral to success. The candidate will need to communicate effectively verbally and by e-mail.

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.