Environmental Field Tech — Build a Safer World

Pace Analytical Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K retirement savings plan (100%vest

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Field Technician who will support environmental sampling and testing across air, soil, water, and related media. The role provides hands-on field experience and opportunities to build foundational field knowledge while supporting critical testing programs and customer needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and willingness to travel with some overnight stays; prior lab or environmental experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in related work preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• One year of experience in a laboratory or environmental setting is preferred.
• The ability to travel with some overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer and environmental testing sites.
• Collect, process and test environmental samples, including air, soil, water, and related media.
• Perform field services using standard environmental support practices, including sample collection, test kit completion, and documentation of results.
• Pick up, transport, and deliver samples, documents, materials, and results as required.
• Prepare vehicles for daily field operations, including instruments, supplies, kits, materials, documentation, and safety equipment.
• Complete and maintain logs, forms, databases, and other documentation accurately and timely.
• Assist with research and recommendations to resolve operational, customer, or employee issues.
• Support the review and implementation of field/environmental programs to meet operational and organizational needs.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; escalation when needed.
• Contribute to team effectiveness by offering suggestions for improvements.
• Promote Pace Analytical’s mission through professional, courteous, and cooperative interactions with customers and coworkers.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pace Analytical Services in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Field Technician who will support environmental sampling and testing across air, soil, water, and related media. The role provides hands-on field experience and opportunities to build foundational field knowledge while supporting critical testing programs and customer needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and willingness to travel with some overnight stays; prior lab or environmental experience is preferred.