Entry-Level Lab Tech 1

Lab Technician I

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, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Lab Technician I position located in East Longmeadow, MA.

Make an impact. Build a career. At Pace, we're committed to continuously moving science forward; to innovate and advance sustainable practices that improve the health and safety of our communities and lives. Ask any of us, and you'll hear the same thing repeated again and again: we work here because what we do positively impacts the world.

Join us as a Lab Technician I, where you'll put your love of science to work in the sample preparation department of our environmental testing laboratory. You'll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace.

Responsibilities

• Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, processing, and maintenance
• Maintain and update appropriate documentation and databases
• Participate in training on fundamental lab support policies, programs, and practices

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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)
• Experience in a laboratory or environmental testing setting is preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement
• 80 hours of paid vacation per year
• 7 paid holidays per year
• 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date)
• 40 hours paid sick time per year
• Paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee)
• 8 hours paid volunteer time per year
• Parental leave
• 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
• Voluntary critical illness insurance

Working Environment

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.

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.