Associate Scientist I

Job Description

Shift :

Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

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.

Compensation : $23.00 - 25.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

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.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and 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 and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.