Microbiologist - Experienced
Company: Pace Analytical Services, LLC
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Microbiologist/Scientist 3 - Experienced SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis,
administration and oversight of comprehensive microbiology
policies, programs and practices; provides feedback and guidance
regarding the analysis of materials, products and/or devices
utilizing very complex to specialized professional and technical
knowledge of microbiology or related equipment, 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.
1. 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.
2. Provides complex to specialized review, analysis, interpretation
and documentation of testing results.
3. Overseeing or reviewing, completing and processing a
comprehensive range of microbiology forms, documents, databases,
and related materials and information.
4. Provides training and guidance on analytical tests, methods and
instrumentation, as required.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Analyzes and reviews very complex to specialized operations,
results, feedback and related microbiology information on an
ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions,
interpret findings, and presents results, proposals and
recommendations to management.
8. 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (continued)
9. Assists with developing or participating in 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.
10. Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and
assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives
guidance within these areas as needed.
11. 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.
12. 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, 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.
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:
* 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 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 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 a both a team and individual contributor
environment.
* Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and
regulations.
* Preparing very complex to specialized 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.#HPKeywords: lab, scientist, microbiologist, microbiology,
experienced.
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