Scientist, Medical Science

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

1. 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.
2. Provides fundamental review, analysis, interpretation and documentation of testing results.
3. Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing various types of standard microbiology/biology forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
4. Provides fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding microbiology/biology policies, programs and practices; involves standard operations.
5. 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.
6. Analyzes and reviews process, results, feedback and related microbiology/biology information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals and recommendations to management.
7. 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.

8. Assists with developing or participating in microbiology/biology 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.
9. Cleans, maintains, prepares and calibrates equipment, samples, and related areas.
10. Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.
11. 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.
12. 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:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in microbiology/biology, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge:

• Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of microbiology/biology.

• Standard understanding of the administration and oversight of microbiology/biology programs, policies and procedures.

• Fundamental methods to resolve microbiology/biology problems, questions and concerns.

• Standard understanding of applicable microbiology/biology laws, codes and…