Associate Scientist I

Summary

Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of standard chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs and practices; feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of samples using fundamental professional and technical knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry or related instrumentation, wet chemistry testing, and procedures.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Safeguards 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.
• Aids in 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Required Knowledge: 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; Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Required Skills: Performing fundamental professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas; 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Optional legal coverage and ID theft protection