PLS Associate Scientist 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.

About the role

This is a full-time, onsite, Raw Materials Associate Scientist 1 position located in Oakdale, MN, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provides or oversees 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.
• 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

  Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.