Project Scientist (Chemist)

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:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, 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.

• Requires valid Driver's License

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Fundamental to intermediate, practices and techniques in chemistry/biochemistry.
• Principles and practices of administrating area program.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Fundamental to intermediate methods to resolve area problems, questions and concerns.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable area laws, codes, and regulations.
• Understanding of comprehensive testing tools, equipment, 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.

Required Skills:

• Overseeing and administering comprehensive and various area 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 both a team and individual contributor environment.
• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing fundamental to intermediate functional 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 teamwork work, work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

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.