About the position
Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration, and oversight of varied chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs, and practices. Provides feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of materials, products, and/or devices using intermediate to complex professional and technical knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures.
Responsibilities
• Provides intermediate to complex analysis in support of testing materials, products, and/or devices using a variety of analytical instrumentation; follows standard operating procedures and methods.
• Performs review, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of testing results.
• Oversees or reviews, completes, and processes various chemistry/biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials.
• Provides analysis, interpretation, and guidance to staff and leadership regarding chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs, and practices; supports operational changes and implementation efforts.
• Conducts research and provides recommendations to resolve management, employee, and customer inquiries; coordinates responses and resources as needed.
• Analyzes operations, results, and related chemistry/biochemistry data to identify trends, interpret findings, and present recommendations to management.
• Ensures accuracy of tests, equipment, procedures, and operational data through audits, reviews, and collaboration with teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Assists with development and execution of chemistry/biochemistry or cross-functional projects, including budgets, timelines, materials, and staffing needs; provides updates to management.
• Cleans, maintains, prepares, and calibrates equipment, samples, and work areas.
• Interprets and applies department policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations, seeking guidance as needed.
• Contributes to department effectiveness by offering suggestions and participating as an active team member.
• Promotes and supports the mission of Pace Analytical through professional, cooperative interactions with customers and staff.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field; AND 3-5 years of related experience, including work with complex programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Intermediate to advanced principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry.
• Understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies, and procedures.
• Methods for resolving chemistry/biochemistry-related problems and challenges.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing tools, equipment, and calibration processes.
• Computer applications and systems relevant to the work.
• Principles and practices of effective teamwork.
• Communication methods to ensure safe and effective operations with staff and customers.
• Proper use of business English, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Performing intermediate to complex chemistry/biochemistry duties across assigned areas.
• Overseeing and administering chemistry/biochemistry functions.
• Training others on policies and procedures.
• Contributing to project development and management as a team member.
• Operating effectively in both team-based and independent work environments.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and technical documentation.
• Exercising initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Demonstrating tact and professionalism in all interactions.
• Delivering effective presentations to various audiences.
• Contributing to team goals and objectives.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships.
Benefits
• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
• life
• disability
• voluntary benefits
• paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days
• HSA
• wellness program
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• parental leave
• optional legal coverage
• ID theft