Analytical Chemist

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

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Make an impact. Build a career. At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.

That’s why we need you — your curiosity, your talents, and your drive — to help us advance this important work, and your career.

Find your place at Pace®.

Join us as an Analytical Chemist, where you’ll put your love of science to work in the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division. You’ll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®.

A candidate for this role will support an organics laboratory in environmental services and equipment management.

Compensation: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour

Location: Portsmouth, VA

• Prepare chemical samples for analytical procedures (volatiles/non‑volatiles)
• Conduct sample analysis using Gas Chromatography‑Mass Spectrometry (GC‑MS) and Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory instruments to ensure optimal performance
• Support the administration of air, water, and soil sample analysis using standard chemistry and biochemistry techniques
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and organized documentation of all laboratory activities and results

• Minimum requirement: BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related degree
• 1–2 years of GC (Gas Chromatography) and ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) experience
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently, self‑motivated, and results driven
• Mechanically inclined with experience using common hand tools
• Proficiency in Office 365 and other software preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent organizational and task management skills

When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full‑time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and 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 and identity theft protection.

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