Associate Scientist I - Lebanon, NJ

Company: Pace Analytical Services, LLC
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

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Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace provides professional services to support their operations. Job Description This is a full-time Associate Scientist 1 position located in Lebanon, NJ, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SUMMARY
Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of standard CCIT programs and practices; feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of samples using fundamental professional and technical knowledge of CCIT or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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• Provides fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing standard CCIT 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 CCIT forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
  
• Provides fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding CCIT 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 CCIT 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 CCIT 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.
  
  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.
  
  Required Knowledge and Skills
  
  Required Knowledge
  
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  • 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.
    
    Required Skills
    
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    • Performing fundamental professional-level CCIT duties in a variety of assigned areas.
      
    • Overseeing and administering standard CCIT 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.
      
      PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
      The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      
      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.
      
      WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
      Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting. Additional Information
      Benefits
      80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
      
      
      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.
      Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pay Range Compensation: Is up to $27.00 per hour

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