Entry Level Lab Technician 1

7H6 Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

HSA and wellness program

Job summary

Pace is seeking a Lab Technician to join our environmental testing laboratory in Westborough, MA. You’ll support sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, processing and maintenance, with training provided to grow in your chemistry laboratory career.

You’ll also maintain documentation, participate in policy training, and wear PPE as required. A high school diploma is required; STEM degrees are preferred, and chemistry lab experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred.
• Lab experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory sample-related activities: preservation, preparation, processing, maintenance.
• Maintain and update documentation and databases.
• Participate in training on lab policies and practices.

Skills

Lab work

PPE compliance

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

STEM associate/bachelor's preferred

Job description

Shift: Thursday through Monday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 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. Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour Hours: Thursday through Monday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.

Make an Impact. Build a Career. At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. Since 1978, we’ve continued developing innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate quality data at every critical moment and milestone. That's why we need you -- your curiosity, your talents, and your drive -- to help us advance this important work, and your career. We’re seeking curious, motivated individuals who are passionate about protecting our environment and the communities we serve. If you’re looking to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful scientific work, and build a long-term career in environmental science, Pace® could be the perfect place for you.

Find Your Place at Pace®

Join us as a Lab Technician, where you'll put your love of science to work in the sample preparation department of our environmental testing laboratory. You'll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®.

What You’ll Do

• Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, processing, and maintenance.
• Maintain and update appropriate documentation and databases.
• Participate in training on fundamental lab support policies, programs, and practices.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred; chemistry lab experience also preferred but not required.
• Ability to 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 (lab coat, safety glasses, gloves — all provided by Pace®).
• Experience in a laboratory or environmental testing setting is preferred but not required.

Benefits

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.

Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Through a nationwide laboratory network, Pace® advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others. More at PACELABS.com.