Entry Level PFAS Scientist 1

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical

Dental Vision

401K retirement savings plan

Life

Disability and voluntary benefits

Paid time off

HSA

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

ID theft protection

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services, LLC in Mansfield, MA is seeking a Scientist in our PFAS department to contribute to environmental testing. You will perform hands-on analysis in our laboratory, ensuring data integrity and accurate results that support safer communities and healthier environments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related STEM field, and the ability to work in a lab with PPE. Pace offers training and a path for a long-term scientific career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or STEM; training provided
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment with PPE

Responsibilities

• Operate analytical instruments to analyze environmental samples for contaminants
• Review and interpret results from sample analysis
• Document procedures, observations, and results for lab records
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments

Skills

Laboratory work

PPE proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or STEM

Job description

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 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:$20.20 per hour

Hours:Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The salary range 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 Scientist in our PFAS department and put your passion for science to work in our environmental testing laboratory. In this role, you'll conduct hands-on analysis within our laboratories, helping ensure the integrity and quality of environmental data that impacts communities and ecosystems.

What You'll Do

• Work with analytical instruments to analyze environmental samples using established chemistry and biochemistry methods looking for environmental contaminants
• Review and interpret the results from the sample analysis
• Accurately document procedures, observations, and results to maintain high-quality, organized laboratory records
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other STEM related degrees - or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. We are happy to provide training!
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment, including standing for extended periods, working around strong odors, and wearing required PPE (lab coat, safety glasses, gloves-all provided by Pace)

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

• 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.