Scientist 1
Company: Pace Analytical Services
Location: Peoria
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 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. This is an onsite, full-time,
Scientist 1 position located in Peoria, IL, Monday - Friday, from
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Compensation: $17.00 per hour 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 a Scientist I, where you'll put your love of science to work
performing and overseeing projects within the wet chemistry
department of our environmental testing laboratory. What you'll do
Facilitate and support the analysis, administration and oversight
of air, water and soil samples using standard chemistry/
biochemistry policies, programs, and practices Clean, maintain and
calibrate instruments Maintain detailed and organized documentation
on all laboratory work What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in
Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field, or an
equivalent combination of education, training and experience
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
(e.g., lab coat, safety glasses and gloves; all PPE provided by
Pace®). What We Promise Comprehensive benefit program, including
medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching and tuition
reimbursement Opportunities to build a rewarding career An
inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growth
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
accommodation 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; exerting up to 20 pounds of
force occasionally and/or up to 10 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 in an office setting. Work is subject chemicals,
fumes, gases, noxious odors and related items in a lab and samples
setting. Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity,
your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important
work. Benefits 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, 401K 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 ID theft. 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.
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