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Pace Analytical Services

Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.

Job Description

This is a full-time, Monday - Friday, Entry-Level Stack Tester / Field Technician position traveling the United States.

Join Pace as a Stack Tester / Field Technician Start Your Career in Environmental Science!

Ready to launch a career where science meets adventure?
Pace Analytical Services, a leader in environmental testing and scientific services, is looking for an energetic, hands-on individual to join our Field Air Sampling Team in Minneapolis, MN as an Entry-Level Stack Tester (Field Technician).

At Pace , we re more than a lab we re a team of passionate professionals working together to protect the environment and public health. In this role, you ll play a critical part in monitoring and measuring air emissions across the U.S., helping our industrial and government clients stay in compliance and reduce their environmental impact.

What You ll Do :
• Travel across the U.S. to provide onsite stack testing services.
• Use cutting-edge scientific equipment to collect and analyze air emissions such as particulates, metals, acid gases, sulfur gases, and volatile organic compounds.
• Work at elevated heights on stacks and rooftops, physically mobilizing gear think of it as science meets fieldwork adventure.
• Perform sampling following EPA, NIOSH, and OSHA protocols and our internal QA guidelines.
• Interact directly with clients, work collaboratively with your team, and contribute to real-world environmental compliance.

Who You Are:
• Physically capable and comfortable working outdoors in all weather and at high elevations.
• Have a valid driver s license (clean driving record); trailer experience is a plus.
• Not afraid of heights bonus points if you ve worked in elevated settings before.
• Strong communicator and problem-solver who works well independently or with a team.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Basic computer and math skills required; you ll be calculating flow rates, percentages, and more.

Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma required; AS/BS in Environmental Science or a related field preferred.
• Relevant work or field experience is a bonus but if you re driven to learn, we re excited to train you!

Why You ll Love Working Here:
• Make an impact protect the air we breathe and support a cleaner future.
• Gain real-world experience in environmental testing, with opportunities for advancement.
• Travel the country, learn new skills, and work with a tight-knit, supportive team.

Perks & Benefits:
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off + Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Travel Expenses
• QSTI Certification Assistance
• Career growth opportunities within Pace s nationwide network

Schedule & Travel:
• Schedule based on client needs Full time Monday through Friday with High probability of Overtime
• Frequent overnight travel (50%+ of the time)
• Occasional weekend hours with rate shift differential
• Fieldwork includes outdoor environments and heights

Start your journey in environmental science today.
Whether you re fresh out of school or looking to pivot into a meaningful career, this is your chance to grow with a company that s committed to science, service, and sustainability.

Apply now and help Pace protect what matters most our environment and our future.

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 perform the essential functions.

Mobility to safely operate a motor vehicle and exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed outside and in lab settings. Work is subject to travel, weather conditions, exposure to blood or bodily fluids, chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors and related items in a lab and environmental setting.

Additional Information

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, 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.

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.

Pay Range/Compensation $22.50 per hour
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, with high probability of overtime and occasional weekend hours.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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