Pace® Labs · 3 days ago
Scientist 3 - Microbiology
Huntington Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$25/hr - $25/hr
5+ years expPace® Labs is dedicated to advancing science for the betterment of community health and safety. They are seeking a Scientist 3 in Microbiology to oversee and analyze microbiology policies and practices, ensuring accurate testing and compliance with standards.
Executive Office
Responsibilities
Provides complex to specialized 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 complex to specialized review, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of testing results
Overseeing or reviewing, completing, and processing a comprehensive range of microbiology forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information
Provides training and guidance on analytical tests, methods, and instrumentation, as required
Provides very complex to specialized analysis, interpretation, and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding microbiology policies, programs, and practices; involves broad operations and leading implementation and change
Provides broad 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 very complex to specialized operations, results, feedback, and related microbiology information on an ongoing and as-needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management
Ensures the accuracy of broad 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 microbiology or cross-functional project or program objectives, which include proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction, and presents information to management
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in microbiology, or a closely related field; AND at least five (5) years of experience, including experience with specialized or technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Very complex to specialized principles, practices, and techniques of microbiology
Broad understanding of the administration and oversight of microbiology programs, policies, and procedures
Very complex to specialized methods to resolve microbiology problems, questions, and concerns
Broad understanding of applicable microbiology laws, codes, and regulations
Understanding of broad testing tools, equipment, and calibration
Computer applications and systems related to the work
Principles and practices in 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
Performing very complex to specialized professional-level microbiology duties in a variety of assigned areas
Overseeing and administering broad and varied 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 very complex to specialized functional reports, correspondence, and other written materials
Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines
Use 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
Benefits
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
ID theft
Company
Pace® Labs
Pace® works with organizations of all types, providing the science to ensure our air, water, therapies, and more are safe for use.
1001-5000 employees
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