Entry-Level Lab Technician

Company: Pace Analytical Services
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: March 26, 2025

Job Description:

About UsPace Analytical Services Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.
Job Description This is an onsite, full-time PFAS Lab Technician 1 position located in Minneapolis, MN , with two available schedule options. Schedule options

• Thursday through Sunday, 10 hour shifts
• Wednesday through Sunday, 8 hour shifts Find your place at Pace Join us as a Lab Technician I, where you'll put your love of science to work in the PFAS department of our environmental testing laboratory. You'll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace . What you'll do
  • Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, processing and maintenance
  • Maintain and update appropriate documentation and databases
  • Participate in training on fundamental lab support policies, programs, and practices What you'll bring
    • College diploma or equivalent laboratory experience
    • 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 ).
    • Experience in a laboratory or environmental testing setting is preferred, but not required 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 PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.
        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, parental leave, 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.
        Pay Range/Compensation Up to $20.00 per hour
        Work Schedule 40 hours a week, Thursday through Sunday, 4 days x 10 hours per day OR Wednesday through Sunday, 5 days x 8 hours per day.

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