Physical Properties Technician - Maplewood, MN

Pace Analytical Services, LLC
dental insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Nov 06, 2024
Physical Properties Technician #24-1252 Maplewood, Minnesota Apply for this job now! About Us 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 Scientist I, where you'll put your love of science to work performing and overseeing projects within our customers' research and development lab preparing, analyzing and reviewing data for a variety of material properties testing. What you'll do Running chemical-mechanical planarization equipment Assembling silicon wafers and abrasive pads for testing Material properties analysis including DMA, hardness, eddy current, etc. Analyze samples by confocal laser scanning microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) Analyze samples by supporting techniques including optical interferometry General lab maintenance duties Clean, maintain and calibrate instruments Maintain detailed and organized documentation on all laboratory work What you'll bring Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 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 Ability to communicate effectively verbally and by email Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications Ability to perform work in a lab or office setting, remain standing for long periods while conducting tests, work around strong smells, and wear personal protective equipment while handling samples (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses and gloves; all PPE provided by Pace). What we promise Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement Opportunities to build a rewarding career An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growth 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 2nd shift (4:00pm to Midnight with some occasional overnight work)