PLS Associate Scientist I - Microbiology

Pace® Analytical Services•Oakdale, MN

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, onsite, Microbiology Associate Scientist 1 position located in Oakdale, MN. Pace® Life Sciences delivers a comprehensive suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Operating across a network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support centers, we partner with clients to efficiently advance programs from early development through commercialization. Our experienced industry experts and continued investment in state-of-the-art facilities reflect our commitment to quality, speed, and reliability. United by a shared purpose, we bring meaningful value to patients, healthcare professionals, and health businesses worldwide by delivering services that support a safer, healthier future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/Biology, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry.
Standard understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies, and procedures.
Fundamental methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems, questions, and concerns.
Standard understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes, and regulations.
Understanding of standard testing tools, instruments, 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.
Performing fundamental professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas.
Overseeing and administering standard 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 fundamental 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.

Responsibilities

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.