Scientist 1

Pace Analytical Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role with comprehensive bene

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401K retirement plan with immediate 1:

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

HSA and wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

ID theft protection

Job summary

Join Pace Analytical Services in Minnesota as a Scientist to perform hands-on analysis in our environmental testing laboratory. You will work with instruments like GC, HPLC, and ICP to analyze air, water, and soil samples and ensure data quality that informs community health and safety.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other STEM degree (or equivalent).
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment, including standing for extended periods and wearing PPE.

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.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory work

PPE usage

Attention to safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or STEM

Tools

GC

HPLC

ICP

Job description

Shift: Monday thru Friday 7AM-4PM

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.

Scientist

Compensation:$22.00 per hour

Hours:Monday - Friday 7 AM - 4 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.

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 Scientist 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.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

What You’ll Do

• 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

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®)

Benefits

• 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.