What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Scientist 1 position at Pace Analytical Services?
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
This is an onsite, full-time Sunday through Thursday, 7 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m. Entry-Level Scientist I position supporting the East Longmeadow, MA, location.
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
What we promise
PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Work is performed in a lab, warehouse and office setting. Work is subject chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors and related items in a lab and samples setting.
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.
Work Schedule Schedule : Sunday through Thursday, 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM Training : Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM
