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.
Courier
SUMMARY:
Responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering samples and related items and completing appropriate forms and documentation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Picks up, transports and delivers samples, documents, materials and other items as needed.Reviews, completes and processes documents, databases, and related materials and information for sample pick up, transport and delivery.Prepares vehicle or truck for daily operations, including documents, safety, and related areas.Provides basic support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding the transport of samples.Provides basic support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve employee, management and related customer issues.Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Valid Driver's License.Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Sample pick up, transport and delivery principles, practices and techniques.Understanding of the daily administration of sample deliveries.Customer service principles and practices.Safe driving principles and practices.Ability to learn applicable organizational policies and procedures.Computer applications and systems related to the work.Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.Required Skills:
Safely operating a motor vehicle.Providing customer service.Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.Applying and explaining organizational policies and procedures.Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related informati0n.Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.Performing effective oral presentations to groups and peers and the department.Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.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.
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.
Scientist 1
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 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
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 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 ).
What we promise
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 growthBenefits
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.
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.
Scientist 1
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 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
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 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 ).
What we promise
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 growthBenefits
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.
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.
This is an onsite, full-time, Lab Tech 1 position located in Melville, NY, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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.
If you're curious, driven and inspired by the idea of doing important work with real-world impact, there's no better place to build your career.
Find your place at Pace
Join us as a Lab Technician I, where you'll put your love of science to work in the sample preparation department of our Melville 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 .
What you'll do
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 practicesWhat you'll bring
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 requiredWhat we promise
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 growthPHYSICAL/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 for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 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 and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.
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.
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.
Scientist 1 - GC/MS
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with rotating Saturday OT
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 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
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience GC/MS experience preferred 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 ).
What we promise
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 growthBenefits
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.
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.
Supervisor - Sample Prep
SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of lab, services, field or testing policies, programs and practices; provides feedback and direction, and guidance to employees and management, using professional and technical knowledge of environmental, biological, chemical, and related areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervises staff including hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and performance management. Oversees and supervises broad areas of the operations, such testing, scheduling, inventories, services, communication and general coordination of the lab, services, and field. Provides research, feedback and decisions to resolve management and employee questions and requirements; assists with receiving customer feedback and coordinating resources and responses as required. Ensures the accuracy of tests and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies. Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing broad degrees of tests, forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information. Provides analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding lab, services, field or testing policies, programs and practices; involves broad operations and leading implementation and change. Analyzes and reviews operations, results, feedback and related lab, services, field or testing information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals and recommendations to management. Assists with developing or participating in department or cross-functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction and presents information to management. Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of lab, services, field or testing experience, including experience with complex programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Two (2) years of team leadership is strongly 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.
None.Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Supervisory principles and practices. Very complex to specialized principles, practices and techniques in the lab, services, field or testing area. Broad understanding of the administration and oversight of lab, services, field or testing programs, policies and procedures. Very complex to specialized methods to resolve lab, services, field or testing problems, questions and concerns. Broad understanding of applicable lab, services, field or testing laws, codes and regulations. Computer applications and systems related to the work. Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member. Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Required Skills:
Supervising and evaluating employees and providing related recommendations. Training others in policies and procedures related to the work. Performing very complex to specialized professional-level lab, services, field or testing duties in a variety of assigned areas. Overseeing and administering broad and varied lab, services, field or testing functions. Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects. Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment. Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations. Preparing very complex to specialized functional reports, correspondence and other written materials. Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines. Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work. Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.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.
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.
Sales Account Executive
SUMMARY:
Responsible for promoting and selling Pace Analytical services within an assigned territory, leveraging relationships and ensuring customer retention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Increases Market Share through new business growth and increases Wallet Share of existing customers in assigned territory. Visits customer establishments to evaluate needs or to promote services as needed. Maintains customer records using automated systems. Negotiates prices or terms of sales or service agreements; quotes prices, credit terms or other bid specifications. Contacts new or existing customer to discuss how specific products/services can meet their needs Provides intermediate to complex analysis, interpretation and counsel to customers, staff, management, and functional leaders regarding sales policies, programs and practices. Provides guidance and develops recommendations on product/service features based and analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of capabilities and limitations to meet customer requirements. Assists with receiving customer feedback and coordinating resources and responses as required. Analyzes and reviews operations, results, feedback and related sales information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals and recommendations to customers or management. Ensures the accuracy of intermediate to complex sales and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies. Assists with developing sales or cross-functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction and presents information to management; may develop and manage areas that are moderate in scope or impact. Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A qualified candidate is required to travel throughout MA, NH, VT, and RI areas in addition to the following requirements below.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental chemistry or a closely related field preferred; AND two (2) years of customer support experience, including experience with complex programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience or a Bachelor's degree in business or operation management or closely related field; AND two (2) years of customer support experience, including experience with complex programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Valid Driver's LicenseRequired Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Intermediate to complex principles, practices and techniques of sales effectiveness. Various understanding of the administration and oversight of sales programs, policies and procedures. Intermediate to complex methods to resolve sales and customer problems, questions and concerns. Various understanding of applicable sales laws, codes and regulations. Understanding of various testing tools, equipment, and processing. Computer applications and systems related to the work. Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member. Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.Required Skills:
Performing intermediate to complex professional-level sales duties in a variety of assigned areas. Overseeing and administering various sales functions. Training others in policies and procedures related to the work. Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects. Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment. Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations. Preparing intermediate to complex account reports, correspondence and other written materials. Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines. Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work. Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.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.
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.
Laboratory Manager
SUMMARY:
Responsible for managing the development and implementation of lab, services, and field programs, policies and procedures from a functional or technical perspective, including validating and auditing results, scheduling services, and resolving service and customer problems for the entire department; provides advanced professional assistance to management staff in the area of assignment and related matters. Areas are typically varied and intermediate to complex in nature. May manage one or more of the following areas: chemistry, biology, microbiology, field, client services, service department, or related areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manages staff including hiring, training, development and engagement of self and team members, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and performance management. Manages implementation and oversight of schedules, services, results and related functional programs to achieve desired and operational results, aligns leadership and resources required, and ensure effective administration; areas are varied. Provides input and advice regarding developing and aligning strategies and programs to manage the lab, services or field programs, policies and procedures for the function, group or areas; areas are intermediate to complex. Manages and participates in operational, instrumentation and equipment reviews; assists with ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and institutional standards, regulations and policies, including fair practices in the handling of area related issues. Provides observations and recommendations to leadership for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on lab, services or field matters. Manages expectations of leaders, managers, staff and operations, facilitates communication on customer needs and business requirements, and establishes performance metrics; contacts are on-going or varied. Resolves escalated, technical or sensitive customer and operational problems or conflicts; works with internal groups or external agencies as needed and oversees the successful resolution; areas are intermediate to complex. Manages the group or area budget including allocating resources and approving expenditures under control; budget is moderate in nature. Oversees or participates in special projects by identifying company, department, customer or service issues and priorities; communicates and coordinates, and evaluates results. Maintains currency of lab, services, and field regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, applicable laws, and related legislation. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of experience, typically has experience as a lead or supervisor; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Three (3) years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Comprehensive principles, practices and techniques of lab, services or field areas, such as biology or chemistry. Understanding of the development and implementation of area programs, policies and procedures. Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment. Basic principles and practices of budget development and administration. Applicable lab, services, or field laws, codes and regulations. Computer applications and systems related to the work. Understanding of dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained. Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations. Principles and practices of program planning, development and evaluation. Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Required Skills:
Performing comprehensive professional-level lab, services or field duties in a variety of assigned areas. Overseeing and administering comprehensive and varied area functions. Supervising and evaluating employees and providing related recommendations. Training others in policies and procedures related to the work. Applying more standard business and project management methodologies with a focus on implementing plans to achieve goals. Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations. Providing consulting services to supervisors and staff. Preparing functionals reports, correspondence and other written materials. Using initiative and independent judgment within established organizational and department guidelines. Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work. Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.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.
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.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for preserving, preparing, processing and maintenance of lab samples, which involve knowledge on complex to specialized lab support policies, programs and practices while completing appropriate forms, documents and databases, providing technical assistance to customers and writing reports. May include various forms of samples, such as environmental, biological, chemical, and related areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares lab for daily operations, including stocking materials, equipment, safety, cleanliness, and related areas. Supports analytical testing process using complex to specialized lab support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including preserving samples, completing sample preparation, documenting and communicating results. Picks up, transports, and maintains results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed. Disposes of laboratory materials and samples using well established guidelines and instructions. Performs basic laboratory equipment troubleshooting and maintenance. Reviews, completes and processes very complex to specialized degrees of logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information. Provides complex to specialized support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding lab support policies, programs and practices. Provides complex to specialized support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve process, department and related customer issues. Assists in the review and implementation of lab support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs. Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of lab support experience; Associates degree preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Very complex to specialized principles, practices and techniques of lab support. Technical customer service principles and practices. Applying the daily administration of very complex to specialized lab support programs, policies and procedures. Very complex to specialized methods to resolve lab support or technical problems, questions and concerns. Ability to learn broad applicable organizational policies and procedures on sample maintenance. Computer applications and systems related to the work. Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member. Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Required Skills:
Performing very complex to specialized lab support duties in assigned areas. Providing broad support within lab testing. Providing complex technical customer service. Serving as a team member working with customers and projects. Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment. Interpreting, applying and explaining organizational policies and procedures. Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related informati0n. Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures. Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work. Performing effective oral presentations to groups and peers and the department. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.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.
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.
Scientist 1
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 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
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 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 ).
What we promise
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 growthBenefits
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.
