Field Tech 1

Pace® Labs; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace® Labs in Sheridan, WY is seeking a Field Technician to support environmental sampling and testing across air, soil, and water. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with travel across the West Coast territory.

You will collect, process and test samples, prepare vehicles and equipment, and maintain accurate logs and documentation. A high school diploma is required and some lab or environmental experience is preferred; valid driver’s license and travel readiness are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year lab or environmental experience preferred.
• Willing to travel with overnight stays.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer and environmental testing sites.
• Collect, process and test samples across air, soil, water and related media.
• Perform field services and document results.
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for daily field operations.
• Maintain logs, forms, databases, and documentation accurately.
• Assist with review of field/environmental programs to meet needs.

Skills

Travel readiness

Laboratory/environmental experience

Overnight travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS/telematics vehicle operation

Job description

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (contingent on clients) 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. This is a full-time, Field Tech 1 position located in Sheridan, WY, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This position requires traveling our West Coast territory: Montana (MT), Wyoming (WY), Colorado (CO), Utah (UT), Arizona (AZ), New Mexico (NM), and Idaho (ID). Compensation: $20.00 per hour The salary 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 Field Technician, where you’ll support environmental sampling and testing activities across air, soil, water, and related areas. This role provides opportunities to build foundational field and environmental knowledge while supporting critical testing programs and customer needs.

What You’ll Do

• 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; escalates 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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 equipped with GPS/telematics tracking and inward- and outward-facing safety cameras (no audio recording).

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to safely operate a motor vehicle and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed outside, in the office, and lab settings. Work is subject to travel, weather conditions, exposure to blood or bodily fluids, chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab and environmental setting.

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.

Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Through a nationwide laboratory network, Pace® advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others. More at PACELABS.com.