Lab Technician 1

    Posted 2 days ago
    West Columbia, SC · Onsite

    Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    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

    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.

    • 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
    • Opportunities to build a rewarding career
    • An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation, and growth
    • 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 and long-term disability
    • Life insurance and voluntary supplemental life insurance
    • Traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match
    • HSA and 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

    Work Schedule

    Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM