Asbestos Scientist

This is an onsite full-time Asbestos Scientist II position located in Pennsauken, NJ, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SUMMARY:

This candidate will be responsible for analyzing customer samples for asbestos content using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). Experience using a TEM is highly preferred.

Responsible for providing the analysis, administration and oversight of varied geological/chemistry/microscopy policies, programs and practices; provides feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of materials, products and/or devices utilizing using intermediate to complex professional and technical knowledge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Follow all procedures related to quality assurance.
• Provides intermediate to complex analysis, interpretation and counsel to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding 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.
• Comfortable with speaking with customers.
• Analyzes and reviews intermediate to complex 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 various tests, equipment, actions, procedures and operational databases, reports, and related details following quality assurance procedures; works with teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Assists with developing or participating in cross-functional projects or program objectives which include proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction and presents information to management.
• Cleans, maintains, prepares, and calibrates microscopes, equipment, 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 Geology/Biology/Microbiology/Chemistry/Biochemistry, or a closely related science field; AND two (2) years of direct experience is ideal but will consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Intermediate to complex principles, practices, and techniques of asbestos analysis.
• Various understanding of the administration and oversight of policies and procedures.
• Intermediate to complex methods to resolve Microscopy problems, questions, and concerns.
• Various understanding of applicable asbestos laws, codes, and regulations.
• Understanding various testing tools, equipment, and calibration.
• Computer applications and systems related to asbestos analysis.
• Principles and practices for 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 asbestos analysis in a variety of assigned areas.
• Overseeing and administering various asbestos analysis 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 accommodation 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, office, and warehouse setting. Work is subject chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.

Pace Analytical Services

Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.