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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.

This is an onsite, Co-Op position located in Minneapolis, MN Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Compensation: $20.00 per hour 

Find your place at Pace®

Join us as a Co-OP working at our Minneapolis Lab doing Environmental testing and analysis, where you'll put your love of science to work. You'll receive all the training you need to successfully take on this exciting role to put your current laboratory skills to use to help protect our environment. 

What you'll do

• Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, processing and maintenance
• Digestion and extraction of environmental samples such as water and soil
• Maintain and update appropriate documentation and databases
• Participate in training on fundamental lab support policies, programs, and practices

What you'll bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a science (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science preferred)
• Taken at least General Chemistry with accompanying lab(s), Preferred to have taken Organic Chemistry or higher with accompanying lab(s)
• Good team player and able to follow work instructions accurately
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• 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®).

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 accommodation 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, office, and warehouse setting. Work is subject chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.

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.

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.