Environmental Lab Scientist I — Hands-on Chemistry & Impact

Pace® Analytical Services; Beaver (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401K retirement

Job summary

Pace® Analytical Services is seeking a Scientist I to join our environmental testing laboratory. You will perform hands-on analysis using GC, HPLC, and ICP instruments, processing air, water, and soil samples to detect environmental contaminants.

Compensation starts at $15.00 per hour, with Tue-Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM shifts and Sun/Mon off. You will document procedures and results, maintain instruments, and ensure data quality.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with instruments such as GC, HPLC, ICP and more
• Analyze air, water, and soil 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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or STEM

Tools

GC

HPLC

ICP

Job description

Pace® Analytical Services is seeking a Scientist I to join our environmental testing laboratory. You will perform hands-on analysis using GC, HPLC, and ICP instruments, processing air, water, and soil samples to detect environmental contaminants.

Compensation starts at $15.00 per hour, with Tue-Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM shifts and Sun/Mon off. You will document procedures and results, maintain instruments, and ensure data quality.