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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 The Pace® MN-Field Water Sampling team based in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a motivated individual to join their team, as an entry level Field Tech. This quality driven employee will be responsible for the collection of water samples and related environmental testing data for use in determining environmental and health safety compliance and pollution prevention control. Samples are collected from a variety of sources such as treated and untreated industrial process water, drinking water, groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soils. The responsibilities will also include performing basic calculations, data entry, test instrument calibration, maintenance, and use. A strong emphasis is placed on accurate project documentation and adherence to Standard Operation Procedures. Job Duties :
- The tech will be responsible for providing wastewater and groundwater testing services to clients in the greater twin cities and surrounding areas, including northern MN.
- The tech will be responsible for performing daily sampling projects ranging from surface water, drinking water, ground water, soil, to industrial process waste.
- The tech will be responsible for programming, deployment and retrieval of auto-samplers and flow monitoring equipment.
- The tech will be responsible for recording measurements and calibrating and performing maintenance on a variety of water quality meters.
- Ability to interpret scientific documentation including environmental permits, site specific sampling plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans, and EPA methodologies.
- A motivated individual would interact daily with clients, promote cooperation and teamwork among staff and follow Pace policies and standard operating procedures.
Job Type : Full-time Working together to protect our environment and improve our health. Pace® delivers the highest standard of testing and scientific services in the market. We offer the most advanced solutions in the industry, backed by truly transparent data, a highly trained team, and the service and support that comes from four decades of experience. Benefits :
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QUALIFICATIONS : Education and Experience : High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One year of experience in a lab or environmental setting is preferred. Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
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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 Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM
