Remote

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Pace Analytical Services, LLC
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota
Nov 07, 2025
Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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. Continuous Improvement Specialist We're looking for a motivatedContinuous Improvement Specialistto join our team and help drive meaningful change across our network. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, implement effective solutions, and promote standardization using proven methodologies like Lean. You'll coach teams in applying Lean principles, build habits that lead to lasting improvements, and help translate complex workflows into clear, actionable standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to problem-solving efforts, foster collaboration, and support the development of scalable, repeatable solutions, while growing your own expertise in continuous improvement. Travel expectations 50% -- based upon the needs of the operations Key Responsibilities Partner with teams to identify inefficiencies, plan and execute improvement initiatives, and implement sustainable, standardized solutions. Coach and guide teams in applying Lean tools (such as A3, 5S, CEDAC, and value stream mapping), process mapping, and root cause analysis to support team-led improvement efforts and uncover inefficiencies. Analyze key performance indicators and identify trends or gaps to support data-driven decision-making. Encourage creative problem-solving to enhance service, efficiency, inventory management, cost control, and space utilization. Document current and future state processes, standard work, and improvement outcomes. Lead and facilitate change management by clarifying purpose and benefits, addressing resistance, and guiding teams to adopt and sustain new processes. Communicate process changes and improvement strategies clearly, encouraging feedback and collaboration. Develop and deliver training on Lean principles, quality tools, and best practices to build team capability and confidence. Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, championing standardized processes and a mindset of continuous improvement throughout the company. Qualifications Strong analytical, data-driven, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to coach, engage, and facilitate cross-functional teams. Familiarity with Lean or related continuous improvement methodologies. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas and facilitate feedback. Organized, collaborative, and motivated to drive change. Comfortable using business and productivity tools for documentation, analysis, and training. Experience leading and facilitating change management initiatives. Experience leading and facilitating change management initiatives. Flexibility within the role in various ways Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Working Environment This position is a remote role, however there may be time where you are expected to travel to one of our laboratory locations in order to train or work with staff. Work onsite is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting. 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 accommodations 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 stand 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. 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.