Entry-Level Associate Scientist 1

This is a full-time, onsite, Chemistry 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

SUMMARY  

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. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• 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. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

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 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. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab and sample setting.