Associate Scientist

Position: Associate Scientist 1
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*** SUMMARY
* * Compensation: $23.00 per hour
** 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.
* 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/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.
* 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.
** 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 and Skills
**** 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.
* Principles and practices to serving 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…