Field Tech 1

Pace® Analytical Services • Beaver, WV

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About The Position

Pace is seeking a Field Technician I to support environmental sampling and testing activities across air, soil, water, and related areas. The role offers opportunities to develop foundational field and environmental knowledge while supporting testing programs and customer needs. The position pays $15.00 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with regular overtime. Some travel, including overnight stays, is required. Continued employment depends on maintaining all required licenses and certifications in active status.

The role supports Pace’s mission to advance science and help make communities safer and healthier. Compensation may be affected by geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, budget considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel, including some overnight stays.
• Comfort operating a company vehicle equipped with GPS/telematics tracking and inward- and outward-facing safety cameras; the cameras do not record audio.
• Maintain all required licenses and certifications in active status as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

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

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 in a timely manner.
• Assist with research and recommendations to resolve operational, customer, or employee issues.
• Support review and implementation of field and environmental programs to meet operational and organizational needs.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and 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

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate 100% vesting in the employer match
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Wellness program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Optional legal coverage
• Identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

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