Report Associate

Smithers Environmental Risk Sciences division is seeking applicants for a full-time Report Associate opportunity at our Wareham, MA location.

Job Summary

Responsible for preparation of a variety of technical study reports from raw data produced in the scientific laboratory. Incumbent is also responsible for compiling and incorporating comments from several different sources to produce a draft report suitable to issue to the Study Sponsor. Individual is expected to compile information from several different data books into a study report suitable for supervisory review. Individual is routinely required to effectively verbally communicate with Study Directors and other staff members regarding study details. Individual must demonstrate attention to detail, be skillful in reading and understanding data recorded in a variety of data books, an advanced knowledge of technical terminology and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Employee is required to draft reports for studies in which no standard template is available; employee must assist in developing report templates when needed. Employee must also assist in peer reviews of draft reports for report specialists. Assignments are performed with minimal supervision.

Job Duties

Essential Functions:

• Prepares study reports from data presented in technical format that meets guideline and customer requirements.
• Compiles and incorporates comments from several different levels of review.
• Responsible for tailoring reports using Sponsor specific requirements and/or electronic templates.
• Responsible for creating graphic representations of data as needed.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat (or similar) software.
• Responsible for performing duties associated with issuing draft/final reports to Sponsors (printing, copying, send via email or UPS, CORTEX updates)
• Responsible for tracking progress and location of assigned reports using CORTEX and updating daily.
• Must assist in template development.
• Must assist in peer review of draft reports for report specialists.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Ability to use a collection of data books to produce study reports [written comprehension]. Ability to understand all components of report content and combining this with technical understanding of the study, assisting in the development of templates for unique study types [written comprehension, memorizing, discriminating]. Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, prioritizing varied work assignments as directed by supervisor [high productivity]. Must be able to interact with all members of staff regarding matters of reporting [oral expression, oral comprehension]. Ability to integrate various requirements (Sponsor, reviewing Agency etc.) into standard report formats [discriminating, memorizing]. Must be able to understand applicable calculations [mathematical reasoning]. Ability to function in unsecluded work environment with frequent disturbances [concentration].

Marginal Functions

• Assist supervisor in streamlining reporting processes as needed.
• Preparing scientific summaries/status reports on an as needed basis at client request.
• Assist with training of new hires, as needed.
• Assist in scheduling of report production, as needed.
  
  

Physical Functions

Sitting - 80%

Standing - 5%

Walking - 10%

Bending - <5%

Lifting - <5%

Word processing - 80%

Visual - 100%

Laboratory Safety

• Must be able to understand and follow laboratory safety procedures.
  
  

Job Specifications

BA or BA in a science/technical related area and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of pertinent experience is acceptable. Incumbent must demonstrate professionalism, responsibility and dependability. Employee must possess excellent organizational skills, customer service mentality, and demonstrate attention to detail. Must be proficient in the use of the following office equipment: computers and writing and graphics software, copy machines, printers.

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