Asbestos Scientist 2
Company: Pace - Analytical Services
Location: El Monte
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
About UsPace® 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.
Job DescriptionThis is a full-time Asbestos Scientist 2 position
located in El Monte, CA, Tuesday - Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis,
administration and oversight of varied chemistry/biochemistry
policies, programs and practices; provides feedback and guidance to
regarding the analysis of materials, products and/or devices
utilizing using intermediate to complex professional and technical
knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry or related instrumentation,
testing, and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of
the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to
perform job-related duties other than those contained in this
document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge
and skills.
Provides intermediate to complex analysis in support of various
testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing various
analytical instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures
and methods to perform testing.
Provides intermediate to complex review, analysis, interpretation
and documentation of testing results.
Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing various types of
chemistry/biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related
materials and information.
Provides intermediate to complex analysis, interpretation and
counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding
chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs and practices; involves
varied operations and leading implementation and change.
Provides various 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 intermediate to complex operations, 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 various 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 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:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related
field; AND two (2) years of chemistry/biochemistry experience,
including experience with complex programs or operations; OR an
equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Intermediate to complex principles, practices and techniques of
chemistry/biochemistry.
Various understanding of the administration and oversight of
chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies and procedures.
Intermediate to complex methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry
problems, questions and concerns.
Various understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws,
codes and regulations.
Understanding of various 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:
Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) experience; three to five (3-5)
years preferred.
Performing intermediate to complex professional-level
chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas.
Overseeing and administering various 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 intermediate to complex 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.
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 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10
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
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,
parental leave, 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.
Pay Range/Compensation Up to $22.00 per hour
Work Schedule Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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