Technical Specialist - PFAS

Pace Analytical Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

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Benefits program

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services seeks a Technical Specialist to lead analysis and oversight of policies, programs, and procedures in the assigned area. You will apply advanced knowledge of testing and related equipment to support operations and ensure quality and compliance.

You will supervise staff, manage documentation, audits, and data systems; provide expert guidance to management; participate in cross-functional projects; and help drive improvements in testing processes and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in area of assignment or related field; 8+ years of experience in specialized programs or operations.
• Masters or PhD strongly preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex testing programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff with work direction, guidance, and training.
• Review and process forms, documents, databases, and materials.
• Provide expert analysis and guidance to management on policies and programs.
• Resolve employee questions and coordinate resources for responses.
• Analyze operations to identify trends and present recommendations.
• Ensure accuracy of tests, equipment, reports, and databases via audits.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with budgets and timelines.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to department efficiency and customer service.
• Promote Pace Analytical's mission and maintain a cooperative workplace.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Policy interpretation

Communication

Lab testing knowledge

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

8+ years experience

Masters/PhD preferred

Job description

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 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.

Technical Specialist

Pay: $63,000 per year

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of comprehensive policies, programs and practices in area of assignment; provides feedback and guidance to employees and management, using advanced to expert professional and technical knowledge of functional areas or related equipment, testing, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a lead to staff to include providing work direction, guidance and training.
• Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing comprehensive types of forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provides advanced to expert analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding area policies, programs and practices; involves comprehensive operations and leading implementation and change.
• Provides comprehensive 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 advanced to expert operations, results, feedback and related 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 comprehensive 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 area 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.
• 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 area of assignment or a closely related field; AND at least eight (8) years of experience, including at least two (2) years of experience with highly specialized or technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Masters or PhD degree is strongly preferred.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• None.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge

• Advanced to expert principles, practices and techniques in area.
• Comprehensive understanding of the administration and oversight of area programs, policies and procedures.
• Advanced to expert methods to resolve area problems, questions and concerns.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable area laws, codes and regulations.
• Understanding of comprehensive 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 advanced to expert professional-level area duties in a variety of assigned areas.
• Overseeing and administering comprehensive and various area 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 advanced to expert 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. 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.