EHS Specialist: Safety, Compliance & Impact

Pace Labs; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Labs is seeking an EHS Specialist to join our Consulting Services team. You will evaluate facilities for hazards, ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies, and perform hygiene sampling and training.

This role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and delivering high-quality safety data. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to grow in a laboratory-focused, safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of professional EHS experience preferred.
• Safety experience in a manufacturing or pilot plant setting preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, be a team player, self-motivated and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to ensure compliance with facility EHS policies and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling (noise dosimetry and air monitoring).
• Schedule and conduct respirator fit testing for employees.
• Assist with process hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Coordinate sitewide safety initiatives and safety training.
• Audit daily work permits and report findings to supervisors.
• Complete ergonomic assessments of process tasks.
• May perform environmental duties including wastewater sampling and waste profiling.
• Support regulatory permitting and environmental reporting.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline

Job description

Pace Labs is seeking an EHS Specialist to join our Consulting Services team. You will evaluate facilities for hazards, ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies, and perform hygiene sampling and training.

This role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and delivering high-quality safety data. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to grow in a laboratory-focused, safety-driven environment.