Description

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Compensation: $24.00 per hour
*SUMMARY:*
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.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*
* 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.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
*Education and Experience:*
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.
*Required Knowledge and Skills*
*Required Knowledge:*
* 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.
*Required Skills:*
* 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, correspondence, and other written materials.
* Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.
* Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
* Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.
* Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
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Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
*Equal Opportunity Employer*
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