PLS Associate Scientist I- Entry Level

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, onsite, Research & Development Associate Scientist 1 position located in Lebanon, NJ, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.

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Pace® Life Sciences delivers a comprehensive suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Operating across a network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support centers, we partner with clients to efficiently advance programs from early development through commercialization.

Our experienced industry experts and continued investment in state-of-the-art facilities reflect our commitment to quality, speed, and reliability. United by a shared purpose, we bring meaningful value to patients, healthcare professionals, and health businesses worldwide by delivering services that support a safer, healthier future.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of standard Container Closure Integrity Testing (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

• Provides fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials utilizing standard Container Closure Integrity (CCI) 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.

• 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.

• 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 Engineering or Physics; 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

• 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 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.

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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.