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Entry Level Lab Technician 1

Pace® Analytical Services, East Longmeadow, MA, United States


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

Compensation : $18.00 per hour

Lab Technician I – Volatiles
Join us as a Lab Technician I in the Volatiles, 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

Qualifications

Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

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

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

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 successfully 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.

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.

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