Minneapolis Laboratory

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

Entry Level Formulator

Candidate will prepare formulations for R & D of medical products

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare batches of liquid and adhesive formulations
  • Perform physical testing of formulated materials
  • Maintain records as required by cGMP regulations and summarize and plot data for review by other researchers 

Requirements:

  • BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related science
  • Lab experience in a cGMP or other regulated environment preferred but not required
  • 1 - 2 years of formulation and/or sythesis experience 

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

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

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

Technical Writer

Candidate will author instruction manuals for electronics equipment

Responsibilities:

  • Write instruction manuals and parts lists for new and existing products
  • Use Pagemaker and Photoshop to lay out publications 

Requirements:

  • 4 year degree and technical writing background required 

Interested candidates should contact:

Dan Howman
1311 Helmo Ave No
Oakdale, MN 55128
Fax: (651) 714-9360
resumes@pacelabs.com

 

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