Physical Properties Technician at Pace® Life Sciences
Maplewood, MN
About the Job
Pace® Life Sciences
Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace® provides professional services to support their operations.
Job Description
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.
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
- 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.
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Additional Information
Benefits
80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
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.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8-5pm (Flexible)
