Job Description

Job Description

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

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 Analytical Chemist, where you’ll put your love of science to work in the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division. You’ll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®.

A candidate for this role will support an organics laboratory in environmental services and equipment management.

Compensation: $27.00 - 30.00 per hour

NOTE: Location is Portsmouth, VA

Responsibilities:

• Prepare chemical samples for analytical procedures (volatiles/non-volatiles)
• Conduct sample analysis using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments to ensure optimal performance
• Support the administration of air, water, and soil sample analysis using standard chemistry and biochemistry techniques
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and organized documentation of all laboratory activities and results

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement: BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related degree
• 1-2 years of GC (Gas Chromatography) and ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) experience
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently, self-motivated, and results driven 
• Mechanically inclined with experience using common hand tools
• Proficiency in Office 365 and other software preferred 
• Able to communicate effectively 
• Excellent organizational and task management skills

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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