PLS Associate Scientist I, Entry Level

About the Role

This is a full-time, onsite, Research & Development Associate Scientist 1 position located in Lebanon, NJ.

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Compensation will be determined based on geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.

Pace® Life Sciences delivers comprehensive services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries, partnering with clients to advance programs from early development through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials utilizing standard Container Closure Integrity (CCI) 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 CCIT forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Analyzes and reviews process, results, feedback, and related CCIT 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 or escalates discrepancies to ensure quality assurance.
• 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.
• 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

• Understanding of standard testing tools, instruments, and calibration.
• Familiarity with computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Knowledge of principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
• Understanding of methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.
• Proficiency in correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Experience performing fundamental professional-level CCIT duties.
• Ability to oversee and administer standard CCIT functions.
• Experience serving as a team member and in the development and management of projects.
• Ability to operate in both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Skills in preparing fundamental functional reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Ability to contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics; or a closely related field.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Pace® is prepared to train hardworking, reliable, and dedicated applicants.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment.
• Stamina to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 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.
• 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.