Entry Level Chemist/Biochemist Job at Pace, Oakdale, MN

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  • Pace
  • Oakdale, MN

Job Description

Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 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.

SUMMARY

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

NOTE: This is an Evergreen role where we are collecting resumes for future openings

Compensation: $23.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Provides fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing standard analytical 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 chemistry/biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
  • Provides fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry/biochemistry 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 chemistry/biochemistry 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 chemistry/biochemistry 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

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge
  • Fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry.
  • Standard understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Fundamental methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems, questions, and concerns.
  • Standard understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes, and regulations.
  • 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

  • Performing fundamental professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas.
  • Overseeing and administering standard chemistry/biochemistry 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 a both a team and individual contributor environment.
  • Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
  • 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.
  • Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.
  • 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.

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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