Scientist 1

Pace® Labs; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

HSA

Wellness program

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

ID theft protection

Job summary

Pace Labs is seeking a Scientist to support and oversee analyses of air, water, and soil samples using established chemistry methods. You will maintain lab instruments, document procedures, and ensure high-quality records in a safe work environment.

The role offers training, full-time hours, and a comprehensive benefits package. A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required, with on-site laboratory work in a dynamic team setting.

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®).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other STEM related degrees

Tools

Instrumentation calibration

Job description

Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 PM - 1:00 (training Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) 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: $19/hr

Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 PM - 1:00 (training Tuesday through 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.

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.

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.