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Pace Analytical Services

Laboratory testing and environmental analysis services

Air Quality Technical Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Sheridan, WY, USA
In PersonOnsite, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; work in field and office settings.
Academic & Institutional ResearchEnvironmental Sciences

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in the area of assignment or a closely related field, such as chemistry, meteorology, or environmental science, and at least eight years of experience, including at least two years working with highly specialized or technical programs or operations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Advanced to expert knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the assigned area.
  • Comprehensive understanding of program administration, policies, and procedures.
  • Advanced methods for resolving complex technical and operational issues.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Familiarity with testing tools, equipment, and calibration processes.
  • Knowledge of relevant computer applications and systems.
  • Knowledge of effective teamwork principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of effective communication methods for working with staff and customers.
  • Proper use of business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Ability to perform advanced to expert-level professional duties across assigned areas.
  • Ability to manage and administer complex functions and operations.
  • Ability to train and develop staff on policies and procedures.
  • Ability to contribute to project development and management as a team member.
  • Ability to work effectively in team-based and independent environments.
  • Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Ability to prepare advanced technical reports, correspondence, and documentation.
  • Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
  • Ability to deliver effective presentations to various audiences.
  • Mobility to work in field and office settings and use standard office and field equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods; ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds 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 by telephone.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a lead to staff by providing work direction, guidance, and training.
  • Oversee or review completion and processing of complex forms, documents, databases, and related materials.
  • Provide advanced to expert analysis, interpretation, and guidance to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding policies, programs, and practices, and support implementation and operational change.
  • Conduct research and recommend resolutions to employee, management, and customer issues; coordinate resources and responses as needed.
  • Analyze operations, results, and feedback to identify trends, interpret findings, and present recommendations and solutions to management.
  • Ensure the accuracy of testing, equipment, procedures, databases, and reports through audits and reviews, and collaborate to resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist with developing and participating in area or cross-functional projects, including budgets, timelines, materials, and staffing considerations; present updates to leadership.
  • Interpret and apply department policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations, seeking guidance as needed.
  • Offer suggestions and participate as an active team member to contribute to department effectiveness.
  • Promote and support Pace Analytical's mission through professional and cooperative interaction with customers and staff.
  • Perform work in field and office settings, with possible exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and other typical environmental conditions.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's or PhD degree.

About the company

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Pace Analytical Services

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Pace Analytical Services provides local testing and analytical services backed by a nationwide laboratory network, including in-lab, mobile, and emergency on-site containment and regulatory support for air, water, soil, and other matrices. Its Life Sciences division supports pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical work with full-service CDMO/CRO capabilities and professional services across FDA-registered laboratories and service centers. The company differentiates itself through a broad, geographically distributed testing network that combines environmental analytics with CRO/CDMO services for end-to-end support. Its goal is to help clients make informed decisions and protect public health by delivering accurate data and reliable service.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 EBJ recognition validated Pace's 2025 acquisitions and Building Sciences expansion.
  • Pace gained Catalent's RTP analytical services lab in 2024, strengthening life sciences capacity.
  • Wildfire response and rapid local testing drive recurring demand for Pace's nearby lab footprint.

What critics are saying

  • PE-backed rollups depend on integration; 2025 acquisitions in California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and New Jersey strain execution.
  • PFAS demand hinges on regulation; if EPA Method 563 stalls, Pace's new method loses urgency.
  • Ken Beyer's December 2025 CEO appointment signals transition risk across Pace's multi-division network.

What makes Pace Analytical Services unique

  • Pace pairs national labs with local service, spanning environmental and life sciences testing.
  • April 2025 DOD accreditation made Pace the only lab covering ASTM D8421, D8535, EPA 8327.
  • Pace launched ultrashort-chain PFAS testing in March 2026, ahead of EPA Method 563.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Company News

Pace Labs
Mar 12th, 2026
Pace(R) launches new testing method for ultrashort-chain PFAS.

Pace(R) launches new testing method for ultrashort-chain PFAS. New method helps researchers, regulators, and innovators better understand the full PFAS picture Minneapolis, MN - March 12, 2026 - Pace(R) Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a Division of Pace(R), a Science and Technology Company, announced today the launch of a new proprietary testing method designed to detect ultrashort-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Ultrashort-chain PFAS, defined as compounds with three or fewer carbon atoms, are recognized by researchers as both highly persistent and exceptionally mobile in groundwater. Despite their prevalence, these compounds are not included in published PFAS method lists such as 537.1, 533, or 1633. "Most PFAS testing today captures only a small fraction of the more than 15,000 PFAS compounds that exist," stated Nick Nigro, PFAS Product Manager, Pace(R). "Ultrashort-chain PFAS are often present at much higher concentrations than their longer chain counterparts, yet they've remained outside the scope of standard methods until very recently. This new method helps close a gap in our understanding of PFAS occurrence and behavior in the environment." Pace(R) developed this method based on a forthcoming U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) drinking water method, currently in development and expected to be published as EPA Method 563. The Pace(R) method uses comparable instrumentation and quantification techniques for established PFAS methods, ensuring consistency and reliability in aqueous samples. Pace(R) is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Los Angeles-based Aurora Capital Partners. About Pace(R) Analytical Services Pace(R) makes the world a safer, healthier place. Pace(R) people are committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others by providing local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through its in-lab and emergency onsite containment and regulatory services, Pace Analytical Services, LLC ensure its air, water, soil, and more are safe for its communities and lives. Pace(R) also supports customers with in-house labs, providing a range of professional services to keep their operations moving forward. * Date: March 12, 2026

Associated Press
Mar 12th, 2026
Pace Analytical launches testing method for ultrashort-chain PFAS in groundwater

Pace Analytical Services has launched a new proprietary testing method to detect ultrashort-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), compounds with three or fewer carbon atoms. These highly persistent substances are exceptionally mobile in groundwater but are not included in current standard PFAS testing methods. The new method addresses a significant gap in PFAS testing, which currently captures only a small fraction of the more than 15,000 known PFAS compounds. Ultrashort-chain PFAS often appear at higher concentrations than longer-chain variants, according to Nick Nigro, PFAS Product Manager at Pace. The method is based on a forthcoming US Environmental Protection Agency drinking water method, expected to be published as EPA Method 563, and uses comparable instrumentation to established PFAS testing methods.

Morningstar
Jan 28th, 2026
Pace wins EBJ award for four strategic acquisitions expanding Building Sciences services

Pace Analytical Services has received a 2025 Environmental Business Journal Business Achievement Award for Mergers and Acquisitions, recognising its strategic expansion through four acquisitions last year. The company acquired Micron Environmental Labs and Patriot Labs in California, DCM Laboratories in Colorado, and Quantem Laboratories in Oklahoma. These acquisitions expanded Pace's national footprint and testing capabilities, including Respirable Crystalline Silica testing and food safety microbiology services. The facilities proved particularly valuable during California's wildfires, enabling rapid testing results for public health decisions. The acquisitions strengthen Pace's Building Sciences portfolio, which evaluates and mitigates health hazards in built environments. Pace is a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners and Aurora Capital Partners. The award will be presented at the Environmental Industry Summit in San Diego in April 2026.

Big News Network
Mar 19th, 2025
Pace Awarded Four 2024 Business Achievement Awards From Environmental Business Journal

To offer more capabilities and capacity to its pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients, Pace(R) also acquired two life sciences laboratories.

Newswire
Aug 13th, 2024
Pace Analytical Services Acquires Prestige EnviroMicrobiology

MINNEAPOLIS, August 13, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Pace(R) Analytical Services, the preferred provider of regulatory testing and analytical laboratory services, and a division of Pace(R), a science and technology company, today announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based Prestige EnviroMicrobiology, Inc.