Work to the Bone - Lab Technician Pace Analytical Employee Review

1.0
8 June 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is some flexibility with the hours, scheduling vacation time, and even allowing you to make up hours on occasion.

Cons

I worked at Pace just under two years, it was my first job right out of school. After a few months on the job I began to see that I made a mistake in taking the job. They tend to hire people right out of school, a few years out with little to no experience, or those who are desperate for a job so that they can get away with paying a lower salary, especially with the chemicals that you are exposed to. They would also take advantage of this fact and give you a high quantity of work. Do not expect to get much of a bonus (if you get one) or even advance within the company or even to another department. It is not worth being a starter job because when you try to apply for a similar position at another company they will want to start you off in a lower position or entry level. My supervisor was very unprofessional. She would talk openly about other employees, I once even overheard her talking about me, and when I confronted her about it she did not even deny that she did. She even yelled and threw a tantrum with a worker in front of other coworkers and another manager and was not confronted or reprimanded. One of the Core Values of the Company is to value the employee. This is merely to save face. If you ever told in the staff meetings that it is mandatory you have to take a certain amount of days off within a certain time span, layoffs are coming. This is what happened to me, I'd scheduled my days off for the following week. That Friday not even halfway through the day I was given my walking papers.

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5.0
6 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pace had an amazing work environment, the amenities available to employees were far beyond what was necessary for the job. Everyone was extremely friendly and worked well together when group work and collaboration was necessary. Truthfully I was looking forward to working every day being a part of this company! This job helped me realize my passion and helped me decide to attend college for environmental science.

Cons

I personally have nothing negative to say other than the location is quite out of the way for most of the people who worked there. I didn't mind the commute but it was a common topic spoken about in the workplace.

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Pace Analytical Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the work environment, felt supported by your colleagues, and found your time at Pace both rewarding and impactful. It's especially meaningful to know that your experience helped inspire your pursuit of a degree in Environmental Science. We're also grateful for your kind words about your manager and the support you received from your team. Creating a positive, collaborative workplace where employees can grow professionally and personally is something we strive for every day.
2.0
7 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good people but all had issues with upper management, and the company entirely.

Cons

Swapped ownership and no longer gives bonuses and, did not address harassment issues seriously enough to resolve it. Due to down sizes 20ish people were let go all who were part time. Injuries were followed with the firing of that person for “unrelated reasons” but seemed odd. I was also asked to do something that did not follow the guidelines I needed to follow incase of forensic use. And employee shouldn’t be asked to go against guidelines and it should have been handled by someone more experienced.

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