Entry Level Physical Properties Technician

Location: Maplewood, MN

Shift

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some flexibility

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 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.

NOTE: This position is expected to last 1 year, but can be extended based on future workload

Compensation: $21.00 - 24.00 per hour

What you’ll do

Preparing laboratory test samples

Laboratory testing of mechanical, physical, and/or chemical properties of adhesives, polymers, and related products

Documenting and reporting results of laboratory testing in writing and verbally

Routine equipment maintenance

Performing routine lab duties such as shipping, storing, and organizing samples

​What you'll bring

1 year of chemistry or physical properties lab experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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.

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.