Environmental Field Technician — Travel & Sampling

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Join Pace Analytical Services, LLC in Lexington, VA as a Field Technician I to support environmental sampling and testing across air, soil, water, and related media. This role provides foundational field and environmental knowledge while contributing to critical testing programs and customer needs.

You will travel to customer sites, collect and test samples, and maintain logs and documentation. A high school diploma is required; a driver’s license is essential; some overnight travel may be

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.
• Must be comfortable operating a company vehicle with GPS/telematics tracking and safety cameras.

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; elevate issues 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.

Skills

Travel readiness

Laboratory environment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Pace Analytical Services, LLC in Lexington, VA as a Field Technician I to support environmental sampling and testing across air, soil, water, and related media. This role provides foundational field and environmental knowledge while contributing to critical testing programs and customer needs.

You will travel to customer sites, collect and test samples, and maintain logs and documentation. A high school diploma is required; a driver’s license is essential; some overnight travel may be