Entry Level Scientist 1 - Wet Chemistry

Pace; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401K match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace in East Longmeadow, MA is seeking a Scientist in Wet Chemistry to join our environmental testing laboratory. You will perform hands-on analysis of environmental samples and help ensure the integrity and quality of data that protect communities and ecosystems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related STEM field, and the ability to work in a lab environment with PPE and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or STEM; or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment, including standing, odors, and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental samples using established chemistry and biochemistry methods.
• Review and interpret results from the sample analysis.
• Document procedures, observations, and results to maintain laboratory records.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Documentation

PPE compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or STEM related field

Job description

Shift

Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 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: $19.00 per hour

Hours: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 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.

Find Your Place at Pace®

Join us as a Scientist in our Wet Chemistry 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

• 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

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.