Scientist 2

SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides intermediate to complex 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 intermediate to complex review, analysis, interpretation and documentation of testing results.


• Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing various types of 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 presents results, proposals and recommendations to management.


• Ensures the accuracy of various 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.


• 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/biochemistry, or a closely related field; AND 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

Required Knowledge:

• Intermediate to complex principles, practices and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry.


• Various 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.


• Various understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes and regulations.


• Understanding of various 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 intermediate to complex professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas.


• Overseeing and administering various 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 a both a team and individual contributor environment.


• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.


• Preparing intermediate to complex 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.