Scientist 2 - Food Safety/Microbiology

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM 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 Food Safety/Microbiology Scientist 1 position located in Oklahoma City, OK,Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour Make an Impact. Build a Career. At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone. That’s why we need you – your curiosity, your talents, and your drive – to help us advance this important work, and your career. Find Your Place at Pace® Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of varied food safety and microbiology 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 food safety and microbiology 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 food safety and microbiology forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information. Provides intermediate to complex analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding food safety and microbiology 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 food safety and microbiology 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 food safety and microbiology 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 Microbiology, Biology, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience AND two (2) years of food safety and microbiology 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 food safety and microbiology. Various understanding of the administration and oversight of food safety and microbiology programs, policies and procedures. Intermediate to complex methods to resolve food safety and microbiology problems, questions and concerns. Various understanding of applicable food safety and microbiology 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: Performing intermediate to complex professional-level food safety and microbiology duties in a variety of assigned areas. Overseeing and administering various food safety and microbiology 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 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. 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. 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