LAB Technician III

The Science Team at Pride Health is hiring a "Laboratory Technician III – Surface Treatment" for a top materials science company.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and monitor aluminum etch and anodize process lines.
• Prepare and handle chemical solutions while following safety and environmental procedures.
• Monitor process parameters (e.g., concentration, pH, temperature, immersion time) to ensure quality.
• Inspect treated and primed surfaces for quality, adhesion, coating thickness, and specification compliance.
• Set up and operate primer spray booth equipment and apply coatings per procedures.
• Maintain spray booth conditions and perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Accurately document process parameters, observations, and test results.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
• Ability to pass a half-face or PAPR respirator fit test.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of laboratory, manufacturing, or surface treatment experience.
• Experience with aluminum etch and anodize process lines.
• Experience operating primer spray booth equipment and applying liquid coatings.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with surface preparation, adhesion, corrosion resistance, and coating standards.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Location: Maplewood, MN 
• Duration: 12 months
• Pay range: $25-$28/hr. on W2

Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

 
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Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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