Asbestos Scientist

Pace Analytical Services, LLC is a leading provider of analytical services, committed to advancing the science of businesses and industries. Our team of experts works tirelessly to ensure the air, water, soil, and more are safe.

This is a full-time position supporting our Woburn, MA, environmental location. As an Asbestos Scientist, you will be responsible for receiving and processing high volumes of samples quickly and accurately.

1. Receiving and processing high volumes of samples.
2. Preparation and analysis of bulk materials for asbestos content using PLM.
3. Cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment.
4. Performing QA/QC practices as specified in our QA/QC manual.
5. Assisting the QA Manager with data entry and documentation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills.
• 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.
• Proficiency in high-volume data entry with Excel and/or computer database.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

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.

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.

Pace Analytical Services, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 80 hours of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year, 40 hours paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave, 8 hours paid volunteer time per year, 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.

Pace Analytical Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer 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.