Field Tech I

Pace® Analytical Services • Altoona, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an evergreen posting for future Field Technician positions within the team. The role supports environmental sampling and testing activities across air, soil, water, and related areas. It provides opportunities to build foundational field and environmental knowledge while supporting critical testing programs and customer needs. The company's mission is to continuously move science forward and innovate to improve the health and safety of communities. Pace® has been developing innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower partners with accurate quality data since 1978.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to travel with some overnight stays
• Valid driver’s license
• Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining all required licenses and certifications in active status

Nice To Haves

• Experience in related work preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• One year of experience in a laboratory or environmental setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer and environmental testing sites
• Collect, process and test environmental samples, including air, soil, water, and related media
• Perform field services using standard environmental support practices, including sample collection, test kit completion, and documentation of results
• Pick up, transport, and deliver samples, documents, materials, and results as required
• Prepare vehicles for daily field operations, including instruments, supplies, kits, materials, documentation, and safety equipment
• Complete and maintain logs, forms, databases, and other documentation accurately and timely
• Assist with research and recommendations to resolve operational, customer, or employee issues
• Support the review and implementation of field/environmental programs to meet operational and organizational needs
• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; escalate issues when needed
• Contribute to team effectiveness by offering suggestions for improvements
• Promote Pace Analytical’s mission through professional, courteous, and cooperative interactions with customers and coworkers

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
• Life
• Disability
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days
• HSA
• Wellness program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Parental leave
• Optional legal coverage
• ID theft

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED