Associate Scientist I - Woburn, MA

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Scientist I to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical projects. This role involves fundamental analysis and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry practices, ensuring quality and compliance in testing processes. You will collaborate with teams to interpret findings, maintain equipment, and support project objectives. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will help make the world a safer and healthier place.

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year

7 paid holidays per year

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Paid volunteer time

Employee recognition program

Voluntary short-term disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry or related field required.
• Fundamental knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee analysis and documentation of testing results.
• Provide analysis and interpretation of chemistry/biochemistry data.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.

Skills

Chemistry principles

Biochemistry techniques

Analytical instrumentation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Report preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry

Tools

Standard analytical instruments

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Associate Scientist I

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Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

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About Us

Pace Life Sciences

Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace provides professional services to support their operations.

All Locations

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of standard chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs and practices; feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of samples using fundamental professional and technical knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing standard analytical 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 chemistry/biochemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.


• Provides fundamental analysis and interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs, and practices; involves standard operations.


• Provides standard 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 process, 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 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.


• 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

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge

• Fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry.


• Standard understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies, and procedures.


• Fundamental methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems, questions, and concerns.


• Standard understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes, and regulations.


• 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 chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas.


• Overseeing and administering standard 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 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.


• 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.

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.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM