What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist I position at Pace Analytical Services, LLC?
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of standard chemistry / biochemistry policies, programs and practices; feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of samples using fundamental professional and technical knowledge of chemistry / biochemistry 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 / biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
- Provides fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry / biochemistry 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 / 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 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 / 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; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge
Required Skills
Pace Life Sciences
Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace provides professional services to support their operations.