What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scientist (Chemist) position at Pace Analytical Services, LLC?
SUMMARY :
Responsible for providing the analysis, administration of comprehensive remote laboratory services, policies, programs, and practices in the area of assignment; provides feedback and guidance to employees and management, using fundamental to intermediate professional and technical knowledge of functional areas or related equipment, testing, and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Serves as a lead to customers to include providing project management direction, information and oversight while embedded on-site in the customer's operations; serves as the primary point of contact to clients regarding project updates, issues, deliverables, and scope changes; leads client meetings as needed.
- Prepares remote lab unit with correct instrumentation and operations plans to meet customer needs; physically travels to the site and manages the set-up and operation of the lab unit at the customer site; hires appropriate temp labor or manages labor scheduling from existing staff.
- Overseeing or reviewing, completing, and processing comprehensive types of forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
- Provides a variety of services using lab support knowledge covering multiple areas of sample administration, including receiving, scanning, storage, preparation, shipping, and disposal including samples that involve complex administration.
- Determines short-holds and rush samples and prioritizes based on project requirements.
- Provides fundamental to intermediate analysis, interpretation, and counsel to customers, management, and functional leaders regarding area policies, programs, and practices; involves comprehensive operations, instrumentation management, and leading implementation and change to fit the customer need for each set-up.
- Problem solves alternatives to project issues, delays, etc. that could impact either the quality or turn-around-time of the results and communicates alternatives, when feasible, in a positive and professional manner with the customer.
- Provides fundamental- to intermediate-level research, feedback, and decisions to resolve management and employee questions and requirements; assists with receiving customer feedback and coordinating resources and responses as required.
- Performs, analyzes, and reviews fundamental t0 intermediate operations, results, feedback, and related information on an ongoing to as-needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management and customers.
- Ensures the accuracy of 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 area 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 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 :
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations :
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge :
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Work is subject to travel.
Pace Analytical Services
Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.
