Scientist 1

About the Role

Join a 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing standard analytical instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing.
• Provides fundamental review, analysis, interpretation and documentation of testing results.
• Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing various types of standard chemistry/biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provides fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs and practices; involves standard operations.
• Provides standard research, feedback and decisions to resolve management and employee questions and requirements; assists with receiving customer feedback and coordinating resources and responses as required.
• Analyzes and reviews process, results, feedback and related chemistry/biochemistry information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals and recommendations to management.
• Ensures the accuracy of more fundamental tests, equipment, actions, procedures and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies; resolves discrepancies or escalates discrepancies to ensure quality assurance in testing process/results.
• Assists with developing or participating in chemistry/biochemistry or cross-functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction and presents information to management.
• Cleans, maintains, prepares and calibrates equipment, samples, and related areas.
• Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Chemistry/biochemistry
• Analytical instrumentation
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Laws, rules, and regulations
• Equipment
• Samples
• Computer applications and systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry.
• Standard understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies and procedures.
• Fundamental methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems, questions and concerns.
• Standard understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes and regulations.
• Understanding of standard testing tools, instruments and calibration.
• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Performing fundamental professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties.
• Overseeing and administering standard chemistry/biochemistry functions.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects.
• Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Preparing fundamental functionals reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

Work Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Physical/Mental Requirements

• 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.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a lab and office setting.
• Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors and related items in a lab setting.