PLS Associate Scientist I

Pace® Analytical Services•Lebanon, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives. This is a full-time Associate Scientist 1 position located in Lebanon, NJ, Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SUMMARY Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of standard CQ programs and practices; feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of samples using fundamental professional and technical knowledge of CQ or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures.

Requirements

Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree in STEM preferred, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Pace® is prepared to train hardworking, reliable, and dedicated applicants.
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 CQ duties in a variety of assigned areas.
Overseeing and administering standard CQ functions.
Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects.
Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
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.
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.
Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in STEM preferred, or a closely related field

Responsibilities

Provides fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials utilizing standard Container Qualification (CQ) 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 CQ forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
Analyzes and reviews process, results, feedback, and related CQ 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.
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.