Part-Time On Call Scientist

Shift: Part-Time, On Call, Monday - Friday evenings and Saturday days

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This is an onsite, part-time Scientist 3 role based in Woburn, MA. The position requires on-call availability and is scheduled for Monday through Friday evenings and Saturdays during the day.

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

• Provides complex to specialized analysis in support of various testing materials, products, and/or devices utilizing various analytical instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing.
• Provides complex to specialized review, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of testing results.
• Overseeing or reviewing, completing, and processing a comprehensive range of chemistry/biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provides training and guidance on analytical tests, methods, and instrumentation, as required.
• Provides very complex to specialized analysis, interpretation, and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs, and practices; involves broad operations and leading implementation and change.
• Provides broad 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 very complex to specialized operations, results, feedback, and related chemistry/biochemistry information on an ongoing to an as-needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management.
• Ensures the accuracy of broad 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, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction, and presents information to management.
• 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.

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field; AND at least five (5) years of experience, including experience with specialized or technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Very complex to specialized principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry.
• Broad understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies, and procedures.
• Very complex to specialized methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems, questions and concerns.
• Broad understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes, and regulations.
• Understanding of broad 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.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Performing very complex to specialized professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas.
• Overseeing and administering broad and varied chemistry/biochemistry 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 both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing very complex to specialized functionals reports,…