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Experienced ICP Environmental Chemist (Metals Chemist)

Pace® Analytical Services
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
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Job Posting Work Shift (Days And Times)

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; times may vary based on business needs

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.

Summary

Looking for an experienced ICP/MS or OES metals specialist to join our Environmental lab. This role is vital to ensure that the lab is able to analyze water and soil samples for metal concentrations. The person chosen for this role will provide guidance in method development, instrument trouble shooting and maintenance. This facility houses a significant number of instruments allowing for high volume analysis.

Responsible for being a technical specialist to serve the needs of the metals department to help achieve department goals.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as a technical lead to staff to include providing analytical training and maintenance training.
  • Troubleshoots instrument problems and works with instrument manufacturers to revolve problems.
  • Develops methods as needed to achieve evolving regulatory limits or to meet needs of new methods.
  • Sets up equipment and methods for use by analytical staff
  • Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing comprehensive types of SOPs and related materials.
  • Provides analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff and management
  • Performs data review or analysis as needed to meet customer needs
  • Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.
  • Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry or related field, Required
  • At least 5 years of experience, Required
  • Experience operating and maintaining ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS, Required
  • Instrument and method troubleshooting experience, Required
  • Instrument maintenance experience, Required
  • Training others on instrumentation, Preferred
  • Method Development experience, Preferred
  • Mercury analyzer experience, Preferred

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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