Minneapolis Laboratory
Chemist I - Finished Products Group
Candidate will provide routine support to the Life Sciences laboratory
Responsibilities:
- Sample preparation
- Run samples for analysis
- Assist senior chemist/group leader with method transfers and validations as needed
- Complete all work within SOP's and regulatory requirements
- Participate in quality, cGMP, safety, method and technique training
Requirements:
- BS degree in Chemistry or related science
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Have the ability to multi-task and contribute in a team environment
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Chemist II – Raw Materials Group – Pace Life Sciences
Candidate will perform HPLC and GC analysis of pharmaceutical products (API's and excipents) using USP, EP, BP, JP, ACS and other compendium as well as client methods
Responsibilities:
- Utilize GC and HPLC to run compendial and client methods as well as develop and validate methods per customer requirements
- Manage test workload to deliver on time results
- Prepare final reports for customer and write internal documents (Equipment SOPs, Lab Methods, etc)
- Serve as a mentor to junior staff members/train new employees
Requirements:
- 4 year degree in science field
- 2 - 5 years experience with GC and/or HPLC instrumentation
- Must be detail orientated and able to multi-task
- Previous compendial testing experience a plus
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Chromatographer - Entry Level - HPLC - Professional Services
Candidate will run established methods on HPLC in support of pharmaceutical product development
Responsibilities:
- Prep samples for analysis
- Run HPLC analysis and keep detailed and accurate records of results
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Chemistry or related science
- 1 - 2 years of experience with HPLC instrumentation or college research or internship hands on experience with HPLC and demonstrated understanding of the instrument
- GMP knowledge/background preferred, but not required
- Keen attention to detail and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Development Chemist - Professional Services
Candidate will convert methods from one make of an instrument to a new make and perform testing
Responsibilities:
- Convert current GC methods to new instrumentation
- Verify successful conversion through testing
- Develop test methods as needed for a medical device manufacturer
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Chemistry or related science
- Method Development experience on GC
- 4 - 7 years analytical testing experience
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Dioxin Lab Manager
Candidate will manage the Dioxin HRMS laboratory
Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operations of the lab to ensure client commitments, budget goals, and process improvement activities are met
- Work with the sales staff to support a national and international marketing effort of the Dioxin services
- Provide technical input and guidance to clients and client services
Requirements:
- MS in Chemistry or related field, BS acceptable with significant relevant experience
- 10+ years work experience in a lab
- 2+ years of management experience preferred
- Experience/expertise on dioxin/HRMS preferred but not mandatory
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Dioxin Prep Lab Technician
Candidate will prep samples to assist in the Dioxin analysis area of the laboratory
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, extract, clean-up and make final transfer of Dioxin samples in water, soil, tissue and oil
- Learn and maintain appropriate QA/QC compliance in the Dioxin Prep Lab
- Communicate status of tasks/samples with the lab manager, analysts and client services
Requirements:
- BS degree in Chemistry or related science
- Laboratory experience is preferred, but not required
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Electrical Engineer - Professional Services
Candidate will assist researchers develop hardware and firmware to support the development of new electronic systems
Responsibilities:
- Firmware development, programming and documentation
- Data acquisition, measurement, analysis and reporting
- Device driver development for Windows based systems
- Basic GUI and reporting application development on .NET platform
- Assist in concept and prototype development
- Collaborate closely with sensor developer and electronics system engineers
Requirements:
- BS degree in Electrical and Computer engineering
- Experience in prototype development, firmware development, programming and debugging
- Familiarity with industry standard firmware and software development tools
- Experience with embedded hardware is a plus
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Environmental Scientist - Haz Comm Specialist
Candidate will compile and evaluate environmental fate and effects data on chemical compounds as a member of the Environmental Science and Assessment (ESA) Team
Responsibilities:
- Complete and update environmental fate/effects evaluations of chemical compounds being utilized in our customer's products
- Enter peer reviewed data and assessment into customer hazard communication databases
- Judge data quality and interpret chemical mobility data
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Chemistry or closely related science plus at least 5 years of experience in hazard communication, regulatory, environmental assessment, or data quality assurance
- Advanced degree plus experience is preferred
- Must be able to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and have keen attention to detail
- Must have a desire to work within an office environment, as this is a non-laboratory position
- This position requires candidate is of authorized US Person status
Interested candidates should contact:
Ann Palzer
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Formulations - Batteries - Professional Services
Candidate will perform formulation, evaluation and coating of chemical compounds and slurries, production of inorganic materials and their physical and electrical characterization
Responsibilities:
- Work under the direction of a senior scientist to formulate materials and perform testing on the materials to determine effectiveness/performance for use in a battery product
- Document tasks and results of testing for reproducibility
Requirements:
- BS in Chemistry, Material Science, Physics or related science
- Formulation experience preferred
- Candidates must have strong communication skills and outstanding attention to detail
- **There are 3 positions available and will last for 6 months, with a strong possibility of continuing past that**
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Haz Comm - Regulatory Data Specialist
This candidate will work with vendors to seek out chemical information
Responsibilities:
- Input information from vendors MSDS's into a hazard communication database
- Search internet for MSDS sheets for raw materials
- Fill in missing or incorrect information in the MSDS sheets
- Contact vendors as needed
Requirements:
- This is a non-laboratory position
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn new computer software
- Spanish or French language proficiency perferred for our current opening
Interested candidates should contact:
Ann Palzer
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
ISG - Instrument Services Specialist II
Candidate is responsible for providing basic level instrument support services for the ISG (Instrument Services Group)
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate equipment stored in the warehouse for functionality
- Recover parts from non-functional equipment
- Test and evaluate parts
- Instrument refurbishment
- Instrument preventative maintenance and performance testing
- Install software
- Inventory and organize parts and equipment
- Data entry
- ISG Support Center facility maintenance
- QA Regulatory compliance
- Maintain positive relationships between staff and customer contacts
Requirements:
- AA or equivalent and/or 6 months - 1 year of relevant experience
- Experience with VOA instrumentation is a plus
- Problem solving skills and outstanding customer service skills
- This position will include some equipment transfer duties that require some moderate lifting
- Must be willing to travel up to 30%
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Metals Lab - Entry Level - Weekends
This candidate will provide sample prep and analytical support to the Metals group
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of samples for the Metals department
- Analyze samples per lab methods
- Assist others with general lab duties
Requirements:
- BS/BA degree in Chemistry or related science or 2 year degree with relevant experience
- ***This is a Full Time position which requires working both Saturday and Sunday, as well as 2 -3 other days during the week with some flexibility to make this a 4 or 5 day a week position depending on the length of other shifts chosen***
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Microbiologist - QA - Professional Services
Candidate will provide high level data review and ensure that microbiology lab is performing at a high level
Responsibilities:
- Review data and reports
- QA tasks to ensure lab protocols are being followed and lab is maintaining a high level of service and quality
Requirements:
- MS or PhD in Microbiology
- Familiarity and proficiency with general microbiology lab techniques
- Keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Microbiologist / Wet Chemist - Professional Services
Candidate will conduct lab tests in the areas of microbiology and wet chemistry
Responsibilities:
- Utilize microbiology and wet chemistry techniques to test materials for our customer
- Document and report test results and work within a product development team
Requirements:
- BS in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry or related science
- Knowledge of microbiology skills and wet chemistry experience
- Experience with GC, GC/MS or HPLC a plus
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Pharmaceutical Chemist - Experienced Chromatographer
Candidate will provide analytical support in a pharmaceutical laboratory
Responsibilities:
- Provide sample analysis of customer products using GC, HPLC or other analytical methods
- Perform routine and high-level analysis
- Troubleshoot instruments as needed
- Comply with FDA guidelines in a cGMP environment
Requirements:
- BS in Chemistry or related science
- Significant experience running samples on HPLC and/or GC
- GMP experience a plus
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Pharmaceutical Chemist - Method Development - HPLC or GC
This candidate will assist in developing new platforms for drug delivery techniques
Responsibilities:
- Analysts will perform high level analysis and method development on HPLC or GC instruments
- Perform method validations to comply with FDA guidelines
Requirements:
- Advanced degrees in analytical chemistry or a BS in chemistry with significant experience
- Demonstrated understanding of Chromatography techniques including sample prep, analysis, columns & instrument troubleshooting
- Experience performing self-directed method development and method validations
- Experience working in a GLP/GMP environment
- Experience with a variety of other instrumentation is a plus
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Physical Properties Technician
Provide analysis of various samples in an analytical laboratory
Responsibilities:
- Perform physical properties characterization tests (Instron, IMASS, peel and/or shear testing analysis) on a variety of samples in a variety of matrices
Requirements:
- AA or BS degree in chemistry, material science or related science
- Experience with Instron, peel tests, shearing or other physcial property techniques
- In addition to 2 regular positions, we also have 3 three-month temp positions available
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Project Manager I
Candidate will serve as the primary technical and administrative liaison between clients and Pace Analytical Services through daily coordination of activities including taking orders, reporting data and analytical results and represent Pace laboratory services to prospective and existing clients and maintains client records.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare routine quotations and reports
- Solicit work requests, assist with proposal preparation and project initiation/preparation with clients and operationally within Pace Analytical to include: mediation of project schedules and scope of work through communication with Pace operations and management
- Utilize client and internal resources to assist in preparing Quality Assurance Plans, analytical methods, set data quality objectives and define data deliverable requirements
- Responsible for project setup, oversight of sample receipts, monitoring project status and ensuring samples are collected, analyzed, documented and reported in conformance with client requirements
- Submit project status reports to clients and Pace Analytical management
- Submit project deliverable and invoice to the client
- Responsible for client follow-up to include client satisfaction, additional projects, market status, to potentially increase revenue with clients
- Follow Pace Analytical Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and promote teamwork and cooperation among staff
Requirements:
- BA/BS in chemistry or related science
- Two years of technical experience in environmental remediation is preferred
- Strong communication skills to effectively relate to clients and team members
Interested candidates should contact:
Sherryl Adam
602 So 25th St
Billings, MT 59102
sherryl.adam@pacelabs.com
QC Chemist - Professional Services
Candidate will perform QC testing
Responsibilities:
- Perform QC analysis on HPLC, GC and other instrumentation as needed for a medical device manufacturer
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science
- 2 years of quantitative analysis on HPLC and GC
- Keen attention to detail and demonstrated adherence to quality systems
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Quality Engineer Assistant
Candidate will review laboratory data for release
Responsibilities:
- Review lab data
- QA review of validation protocol, batch tickets, etc.
- Author/update SOP's as needed
- Follow GMP guidelines and adhere to SOP's and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
- BS in Chemistry or related science
- Laboratory experience or data review experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Keen attention to detal
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Quality Engineer - Professional Services
Candidate will maintain the quality system for medical products
Responsibilities:
- Complaint analysis
- Corrective actions / preventative actions (CAPA)'s
- Aging studies
- CFR compliance
Requirements:
- BS in Chemistry or related science
- 5+ years of relevant quality experience
- Experience with Minitab is helpful
- *This position will be full-time for the initial 3 - 6 months and will continue as a part-time role after that*
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Senior Chemist - Raw Materials Group - Pace Life Sciences
Candidate will perform HPLC and GC analysis of pharmaceutical products (API's and excipents) using USP, EP, BP, JP, ACS and other compendium as well as client methods
Responsibilities:
- Utilize GC and HPLC to run compendial and client methods as well as develop and validate methods per customer requirements
- Manage test workload to deliver on time results
- Prepare final reports for customer and write internal documents (Equipment SOPs, Lab Methods, etc.)
- Serve as a mentor to junior staff members/train new employees
Requirements:
- 4 year degree in science field
- 4 - 7 years experience with GC and/or HPLC instrumentation
- Must be detail orientated and able to multi-task
- Previous compendial testing experience a plus
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Senior Environmental Technical Specialist
Candidate will be responsible for conducting high-level technical review of environmental hazard, risk and life cycle assessments on customer products
Responsibilities:
- Review environmental hazard, risk and life cycle assessments of customer products that are authored by other team members
- Scrutinize reports and provide authors with feedback on the interaction of chemicals and biological systems and include insights and expertise on the fate and effects of chemicals in the environment (fugacity experience)
- Initial responsibilities may include the authoring of environmental hazard, risk and life cycle assessments, depending on candidate skills and experience
Requirements:
- PhD in organic chemistry, aquatic toxicology, environmental or public health or a related field (strong chemistry background is a must, individuals with other advanced degrees will also be considered with the right combination of skills/knowledge/experience)
- Position is writing intensive so good grammar and the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner to non-scientists is a must
- Experience with EUSES modeling software, IUCLID program and ECETOC
- Strong desire to work at a desk in an office environment, as this is a non-laboratory position
- Attention to detail and adherence to standard operating procedures is a must
Interested candidates should contact:
Ann Palzer
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com
Senior Inorganic Chemist
Candidate will head a project from a medical device company to develop, validate and perform routine testing in the area of Inorganic Analysis
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with our clients to manage a project
- Troubleshoot, develop and validate ICP and AA methodologies
- Maintain and perform basic service on ICP and AA instruments
- Critically evaluate ICP and AA data
- Run GC analysis on occasion
Requirements:
- BS or MS in Chemistry or related science
- Significant hands on and method development experience with ICP, ICP-MS and AA
- GMP and ISO experience a plus
- Customer service skills and project management experience a plus
Interested candidates should contact:
Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com