Scientist 1

Pace® Labs; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Pace® Labs is seeking a Scientist to analyze environmental samples and support lab operations at our Mount Juliet, TN facility. The role involves conducting hands-on analyses, maintaining instruments, and ensuring accurate documentation to support data integrity.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Chemistry or Biochemistry and can operate in a laboratory setting with required PPE. Pace® Labs offers comprehensive benefits and a path to grow in environmental testing sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related STEM field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to work in a lab environment, standing for long periods, handling strong odors, and using PPE.

Responsibilities

• Analyze air, water, and soil samples using established methods.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate lab instruments and equipment.
• Document procedures and results with quality records.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Instrument calibration

Documentation

PPE compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Shift: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Scientist Compensation: $19.00 per hour Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 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.

What You’ll Do

• Perform, support, and oversee the analysis of air, water, and soil samples using established chemistry and biochemistry methods.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Accurately document procedures, observations, and results to maintain high-quality, organized laboratory records.

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®).

What We Promise

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.
• Our benefits also include life and disability insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off to support your well‑being in and out of the workplace.
• Clear pathways to grow and build a rewarding scientific career.
• An inclusive, values-driven culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• We embrace and value the unique perspectives each person brings — our differences strengthen our team and enrich our culture.

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.

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.