Entry-Level Chemist 1

Summary

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides or oversees the analysis, administration and oversight of standard chemistry policies, programs and practices;
• Feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of samples using fundamental professional and technical knowledge of chemistry or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures;
• Overseeing or reviewing, completing, and processing various types of standard chemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information;
• Provides fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry policies, programs, and practices;
• Provides standard research, feedback, and decisions to resolve management and employee questions and requirements;
• Analyzes and reviews process, results, feedback, and related chemistry 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 or cross functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements;
• 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;
• Affords assistance in resolving chemistry problems, questions, and concerns.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Required Knowledge: Fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry; Standard understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry programs, policies, and procedures; Fundamental methods to resolve chemistry problems, questions, and concerns; Standard understanding of applicable chemistry laws, codes, and regulations; Understanding of standard testing tools, instruments, and calibration; Computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and systems related to the work.
• Required Skills: Performing fundamental professional-level chemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas; Overseeing and administering standard chemistry 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 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.