Mechanical Properties - Coding & Modeling
Pace Analytical · pacelabs.com
MaplewoodOn-siteEntry level
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The job in short
Mechanical properties lab technician running DMA, tensile and peel tests and developing Python data tools.
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Details
- Found
- 14 d ago · posted 2026-10-05
- Location as listed
- Maplewood, MN
- Role
- Lab / Clinical Research
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full 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.
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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 Mechanical Properties Coding and Modeling 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®.
Overview:
A candidate for this position should be familiar with mechanical properties testing including dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), Kolsky bar, tensile testing, lap shear, etc. The candidate will be developing and using Python and cloud based tools to process data.
Compensation: $22.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare samples for mechanical analysis by DMA, load frame, peel tester
- Analyze samples by DMA, load frame and peel tester - Analyze data sets using Python and cloud based tools developed on site
- Develop and modify Python and cloud based data analysis tools
- Follow standard formats procedures for analyzing samples and reporting data
- General lab maintenance duties
Requirements
- BS in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field - or equivalent related experience
- Familiarity with Python in a scientific environment
- Good mechanical aptitude and sample manipulation skills
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) would be preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
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.
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