Terrible Workplace - Lab Analyst Pace Analytical Employee Review

1.0
Sep 4, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

My coworkers are good. Seasonal overtime nice to get some extra money.

Cons

This company wants high production without upgrading equipment or paying overtime. We still have to work major overtime in high volume seasons due to lack of good equipment and people. When production suffers, lower-down people take the blame all the time. Anything given is granted reluctantly and usually backfires, given the company's tendency to buy used equipment of questionable provenance. People have been fired under sketchy circumstances, and no one has been hired to replace them. People here are burned out. Pay is lousy, especially for requiring college degrees. Work is high-school level, a slap in the face to us who toiled through college science programs. We are treated like we are nescient and need babysitting. Management wants docile yes-men and thus ignores employees' requests and complaints, although they are made with good reason. Lead through fear. We are probably violating pollution and safety laws with non-functioning equipment, but corporate does nothing. No way up and no cross-training. The marketing manager wanted honest reviews by current employees rather than disgruntled former employees. Well, this is not likely what he wants to read. Too bad.

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Pace Analytical Response
7y
All feedback whether good or not is helpful, so thank you for taking the time to give us a review. While we are sorry to hear your frustration, this does give us some things to review and look into. If you have any further details or any other suggestions that may help increase your job sanctification, please reach out to your local HR Manager. Again, thank you for taking the time to review us.

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5.0
Jun 6, 2026
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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
3d
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
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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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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