This is an onsite, full-time Lab Technician 1 position located at the East Longmeadow, MA, location, with two shifts available Tuesday - Saturday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and/or Saturday - Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.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 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 practices
What 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 required
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 growth
PHYSICAL/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.Pace® Analytical ServicesPace® 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.