Scientist 2 - PFAS

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 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, onsite Scientist II position located in Hazelwood, MO. Compensation: $23.00 per hour SUMMARY Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration, and oversight of varied chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs, and practices; providing feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of materials, products, and/or devices utilizing intermediate to complex professional and technical knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. Oversees or reviews, completes, and processes various types of chemistry/biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials. 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 leads implementation and change. Provides 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 or as‑needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and present 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, including proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receiving direction and presenting 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 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; 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: Intermediate to complex principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry; understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies, and procedures; intermediate to complex methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems; understanding of applicable laws, codes, and regulations; knowledge of testing tools, equipment, and calibration; computer applications and systems related to the work; principles and practices for serving as an effective project team member; communication methods to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations; correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Required Skills: Performing intermediate to complex professional‑level chemistry/biochemistry duties; overseeing and administering various chemistry/biochemistry functions; training others in policies and procedures; serving as a team member and managing projects; operating in both team and individual contributor environments; interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations; preparing intermediate to complex functional reports and correspondence; using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; using tact, discretion, and prudence; performing effective oral presentations; contributing to team goals; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment, and stamina to sit for extended periods; exert 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; 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, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab and sample setting. BENEFITS Full‑time roles are eligible forour 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. 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