PLS Associate Scientist II

Responsibilities

• Provides or oversees the analysis, administration and oversight of standard Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) programs and practices.
• Feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of samples using fundamental professional and technical knowledge of CCIT or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures.
• Provides fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials utilizing standard CCIT 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; resolves discrepancies or escalates discrepancies to ensure quality assurance in testing process/results.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics; or a closely related field; and a minimum of 2 years of industry experience required.
• Understanding of standard testing tools, instruments, and calibration.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Principles and practices to serve 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 CCIT duties in a variety of assigned areas.
• Overseeing and administering standard CCIT functions.
• Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects.
• Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
• 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.
• 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.