Scientist I

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Beaver (WV); On-site; USD 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit program including medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off for holidays, sick and vacation days

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading environmental testing laboratory seeks a Scientist I to support and oversee the analysis of air, water, and soil samples in a lab setting. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and be prepared to work with laboratory instruments while maintaining detailed documentation. The position offers a comprehensive benefits program and is part of a mission to improve community health and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work in a lab or office setting while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Capacity to remain standing for long periods while conducting tests.
• Experience with maintaining detailed and organized documentation on laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support the analysis of air, water, and soil samples.
• Clean, maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Oversee projects within the wet chemistry department of the environmental testing laboratory.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field

Job description

Shift: Varies

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

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.

Note: This is an evergreen posting for future positions within our team. If you would like to be considered during the next round of hirings and have the qualifications, please apply.

Scientist I

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. We continually work to develop 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.

Find your place at Pace

Join us as a Scientist I, where you'll put your love of science to work performing and overseeing projects within the wet chemistry department of our environmental testing laboratory.

What you'll do

• Facilitate and support the analysis, administration and oversight of air, water and soil samples using standard chemistry/ biochemistry policies, programs, and practices
• Clean, maintain and calibrate instruments
• Maintain detailed and organized documentation on all laboratory work

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Ability to perform work in a lab or office setting, remain standing for long periods while conducting tests, work around strong smells, and wear personal protective equipment while handling samples (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses and gloves; all PPE provided by Pace).

What we promise

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to build a rewarding career
• An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growth

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.