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Scientist 2 (Asbestos Analyst) - Golden, CO

Pace Analytical Services, LLC • Golden, CO • 2d ago

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Scientist 2 (Asbestos Analyst)

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About Us

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.

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Golden, Colorado, United States

Job Description

This is an onsite full-time Asbestos Scientist 2 position located in Golden, CO, 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 Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides intermediate to complex preparation and analysis of bulk materials and soil; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing. May provide 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. Comfortable with speaking with customers. 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. Cleans, maintains, prepares, and calibrates microscopes, equipment, and related areas. 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/Environmental Science/Chemistry/Microbiology/ 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 knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of asbestos analysis. Intermediate to complex knowledge of principles of polarized light microscopy. Intermediate to complex methods to resolve microscopy problems, questions, and concerns. 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 by PLM. Conscientious and detail oriented, with good organizational skills. Proficiency in high volume data entry using Microsoft Excel and/or other computer databases. Serving as a team member in the development and management of projects. Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment. 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. 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.

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