Entry-Level Chemist

Associate Scientist 1

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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.

This is a full-time, onsite, Associate Scientist 1 position located in Morrisville, NC, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Compensation: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.

Responsible for providing or overseeing 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.

• 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 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; 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 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, 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.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, 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

• 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.

• 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 punctuation.

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…