PLS Associate Scientist II

Overview

This is an onsite, full-time Associate Scientist II position supporting the Oakdale, MN site, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Summary

Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of varied chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs and practices; provides feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of materials, products and/or devices utilizing intermediate to complex professional and technical knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides intermediate to complex analysis in support of various testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing analytic instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing.
• Provides intermediate to complex review, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of testing results.
• Oversees or reviews, completes, and processes various chemistry/biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provides intermediate to complex analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs, and practices; involves varied operations and leading implementation and change.
• Provides various 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 intermediate to complex operations, results, feedback, and related chemistry/biochemistry information on an ongoing to as-needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and present results, proposals, and recommendations to management.
• Ensures the accuracy of tests, equipment, actions, procedures and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Assists with developing or participating in chemistry/biochemistry or cross-functional project or program objectives, including 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 as needed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active team member.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; maintains a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of chemistry/biochemistry experience, including experience with complex programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Intermediate to complex principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry.
• Understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies, and procedures.
• Intermediate to complex methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems, questions, and concerns.
• Understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes, and regulations.
• Understanding of testing tools, equipment, 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.
• Strong business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills

• Performing intermediate to complex professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties in various areas.
• Overseeing and administering various chemistry/biochemistry functions.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Serving as a team member…