Entry-Level Environmental Scientist Job at Pace® Analytical Services, Lexington, VA

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  • Pace® Analytical Services
  • Lexington, VA

Job Description

Entry-Level Environmental Scientist at Pace® Analytical Services summary:

As an Entry-Level Environmental Scientist at Pace® Analytical Services, you will perform and oversee chemical analyses of air, water, and soil samples to ensure environmental safety and sustainability. You will maintain laboratory instruments, uphold detailed documentation, and support environmental testing projects under established chemistry and biochemistry protocols. This role offers career growth opportunities within an innovative, inclusive culture committed to public health and safety.

About Us

Pace® Analytical Services

Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace® ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.

Job Description

Scientist 1

 

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
Additional Information

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.

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.

Pay Range/Compensation $15.00
Work Schedule Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Keywords:

environmental testing, chemistry analysis, soil sampling, water quality, air monitoring, laboratory instrumentation, environmental safety, wet chemistry, biochemistry, data documentation

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Saturday,

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